- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Czech Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 4% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 314 (140 Kč) | 169 Kč | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 295 (132 Kč) | 134 Kč | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 133 (60 Kč) | 81 Kč | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (25 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 93 (42 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 69 (31 Kč) | 44 Kč | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 185 (83 Kč) | 95 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 122 (54 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 61 (27 Kč) | 19 Kč | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 103 (46 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 584 (261 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (30 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 43 (19 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 31% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,736 (14,634 Kč) | 27,873 Kč | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 19,556 (8,742 Kč) | 19,927 Kč | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (2,016 Kč) | 3,757 Kč | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,968 (10,268 Kč) | 18,357 Kč | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (6,224 Kč) | 13,309 Kč | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,449 (1,542 Kč) | 2,084 Kč | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,578 (705 Kč) | 389 Kč | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,266 (13,530 Kč) | 11,077 Kč | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,397 (2,412 Kč) | 2,029 Kč | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 350 (157 Kč) | 261 Kč | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 540 (241 Kč) | 170 Kč | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 1% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,316 (1,035 Kč) | 1,969 Kč | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,482 (1,110 Kč) | 820 Kč | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,452 (1,543 Kč) | 1,906 Kč | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,127 (1,845 Kč) | 2,353 Kč | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 12% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,000,290 (447,174 Kč) | 501,512 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (28 Kč) | 33 Kč | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,941 (868 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 9% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 325 (145 Kč) | 146 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (221 Kč) | 227 Kč | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,302 (582 Kč) | 1,500 Kč | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (201 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 199% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 213 (95 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 200 (89 Kč) | 75 Kč | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 111 (50 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 (60 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 301 (135 Kč) | 380 Kč | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 15% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,456 (651 Kč) | 469 Kč | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 520 (233 Kč) | 389 Kč | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,457 (1,545 Kč) | 1,128 Kč | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,478 (1,108 Kč) | 840 Kč | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 311 (139 Kč) | 134 Kč | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 119 (53 Kč) | 59 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 154 (69 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 94% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 33,617 (15,028 Kč) | 11,104 Kč | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (3.58 Kč) | 3.58 Kč | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,716 (767 Kč) | 904 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 197 (88 Kč) | 105 Kč | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 4% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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