Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 4% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 524 (199 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 364 (138 Kč) | 143 Kč | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 97 (37 Kč) | 82 Kč | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 53 (20 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 (32 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 59 (22 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 213 (81 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 114 (43 Kč) | 37 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 65 (25 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 97 (37 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 955 (363 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (27 Kč) | 31 Kč | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 30 (11 Kč) | 17 Kč | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 49% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 29,604 (11,265 Kč) | 25,886 Kč | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 16,387 (6,236 Kč) | 19,136 Kč | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,896 (1,483 Kč) | 4,405 Kč | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 21,273 (8,095 Kč) | 17,342 Kč | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,287 (4,295 Kč) | 13,035 Kč | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,272 (865 Kč) | 1,677 Kč | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,452 (552 Kč) | 336 Kč | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 31,236 (11,886 Kč) | 9,040 Kč | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,683 (2,543 Kč) | 2,798 Kč | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 279 (106 Kč) | 271 Kč | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 172 (65 Kč) | 286 Kč | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 36% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,972 (750 Kč) | 1,844 Kč | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,780 (677 Kč) | 931 Kč | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,164 (1,204 Kč) | 1,752 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,985 (1,516 Kč) | 1,896 Kč | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 11% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 806,919 (307,057 Kč) | 535,415 Kč | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 63 (24 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,796 (683 Kč) | 544 Kč | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 25% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 426 (162 Kč) | 137 Kč | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 (131 Kč) | 150 Kč | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,610 (613 Kč) | 1,130 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 387 (147 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 150 (57 Kč) | 109 Kč | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 218 (83 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 105 (40 Kč) | 44 Kč | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 137 (52 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 593 (226 Kč) | 456 Kč | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 22% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 645 (245 Kč) | 506 Kč | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 454 (173 Kč) | 356 Kč | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,698 (646 Kč) | 1,724 Kč | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,362 (899 Kč) | 966 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 452 (172 Kč) | 168 Kč | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 146 (56 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 133 (51 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 35,356 (13,454 Kč) | 12,443 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (3.23 Kč) | 3.88 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,546 (588 Kč) | 919 Kč | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 205 (78 Kč) | 114 Kč | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 26% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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