- 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$ 325 (148 Kč) | 171 Kč | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 294 (134 Kč) | 136 Kč | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 130 (59 Kč) | 83 Kč | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (26 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 96 (44 Kč) | 58 Kč | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (31 Kč) | 47 Kč | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 (88 Kč) | 104 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 111 (50 Kč) | 33 Kč | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 (27 Kč) | 19 Kč | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 101 (46 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 569 (258 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (31 Kč) | 33 Kč | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (21 Kč) | 17 Kč | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 28% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 33,626 (15,279 Kč) | 26,923 Kč | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,063 (9,116 Kč) | 19,454 Kč | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (2,049 Kč) | 3,874 Kč | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,620 (10,278 Kč) | 17,432 Kč | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (6,326 Kč) | 12,543 Kč | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,362 (1,528 Kč) | 2,110 Kč | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,613 (733 Kč) | 377 Kč | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,937 (14,057 Kč) | 11,168 Kč | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,528 (2,512 Kč) | 1,858 Kč | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 382 (174 Kč) | 260 Kč | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 486 (221 Kč) | 188 Kč | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 7% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (1,005 Kč) | 1,921 Kč | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,630 (1,195 Kč) | 781 Kč | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (1,562 Kč) | 2,048 Kč | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,748 (1,703 Kč) | 2,470 Kč | - 31% | |
| 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 (454,498 Kč) | 489,952 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (28 Kč) | 33 Kč | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,794 (815 Kč) | 542 Kč | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 2% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 328 (149 Kč) | 152 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (224 Kč) | 227 Kč | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (624 Kč) | 934 Kč | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (204 Kč) | 87 Kč | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 206 (93 Kč) | 87 Kč | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 216 (98 Kč) | 79 Kč | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 112 (51 Kč) | 33 Kč | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 129 (59 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 288 (131 Kč) | 395 Kč | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 9% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,464 (665 Kč) | 464 Kč | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 523 (238 Kč) | 384 Kč | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (1,346 Kč) | 1,098 Kč | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (1,102 Kč) | 901 Kč | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 303 (138 Kč) | 134 Kč | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (51 Kč) | 59 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 (69 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 93% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (12,652 Kč) | 12,456 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (3.64 Kč) | 3.50 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,706 (775 Kč) | 838 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 213 (97 Kč) | 104 Kč | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 4% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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