- 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$ 341 (148 Kč) | 166 Kč | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 294 (128 Kč) | 136 Kč | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 138 (60 Kč) | 81 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (25 Kč) | 21 Kč | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 92 (40 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (29 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 (84 Kč) | 97 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 111 (48 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 (26 Kč) | 19 Kč | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 103 (45 Kč) | 16 Kč | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 551 (240 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 69 (30 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (20 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 29% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 33,208 (14,440 Kč) | 26,119 Kč | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,063 (8,724 Kč) | 19,327 Kč | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (1,961 Kč) | 3,867 Kč | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,620 (9,836 Kč) | 16,537 Kč | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,745 (5,977 Kč) | 12,555 Kč | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,362 (1,462 Kč) | 2,040 Kč | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,613 (701 Kč) | 373 Kč | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,937 (13,453 Kč) | 11,726 Kč | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,528 (2,404 Kč) | 1,947 Kč | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 382 (166 Kč) | 260 Kč | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 621 (270 Kč) | 191 Kč | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 2% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (962 Kč) | 1,888 Kč | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,638 (1,147 Kč) | 798 Kč | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (1,495 Kč) | 1,978 Kč | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,913 (1,702 Kč) | 2,435 Kč | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 6% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,022,730 (444,727 Kč) | 498,293 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (27 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,741 (757 Kč) | 541 Kč | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 1% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 328 (143 Kč) | 152 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (214 Kč) | 227 Kč | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (597 Kč) | 778 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (196 Kč) | 87 Kč | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 206 (89 Kč) | 89 Kč | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 216 (94 Kč) | 79 Kč | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 112 (49 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 129 (56 Kč) | 51 Kč | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 280 (122 Kč) | 378 Kč | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 3% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,480 (644 Kč) | 464 Kč | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 503 (219 Kč) | 381 Kč | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (1,288 Kč) | 1,075 Kč | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (1,054 Kč) | 897 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 293 (127 Kč) | 130 Kč | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (49 Kč) | 59 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 148 (65 Kč) | 34 Kč | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (12,108 Kč) | 13,140 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (3.48 Kč) | 3.72 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,678 (729 Kč) | 833 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 190 (83 Kč) | 102 Kč | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 7% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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