Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Denmark
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Dominican Republic is 52% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Dominican Republic | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 540 (kr62) | kr161 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 422 (kr49) | kr92 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 190 (kr22) | kr46 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 73 (kr8) | kr14 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 118 (kr14) | kr38 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 85 (kr10) | kr34 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 257 (kr30) | kr74 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (kr18) | kr20 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (kr8) | kr15 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 134 (kr15) | kr14 | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 784 (kr91) | kr90 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 81 (kr9) | kr21 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (kr5.43) | kr20 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Dominican Republic is 59% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Dominican Republic | Denmark | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 57,457 (kr6,644) | kr15,989 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 28,006 (kr3,239) | kr14,124 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,183 (kr484) | kr1,585 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 28,370 (kr3,281) | kr10,768 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,550 (kr1,567) | kr8,025 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,976 (kr228) | kr1,000 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,584 (kr183) | kr201 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,006 (kr3,239) | kr2,807 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,815 (kr788) | kr525 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 466 (kr54) | kr74 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,242 (kr144) | kr249 | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Dominican Republic is 47% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Dominican Republic | Denmark | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,446 (kr283) | kr805 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,766 (kr204) | kr324 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,580 (kr530) | kr686 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,309 (kr614) | kr1,201 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Dominican Republic is 51% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Dominican Republic | Denmark | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 632,273 (kr73,114) | kr304,123 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 76 (kr9) | kr14 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,698 (kr312) | kr614 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 33% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Dominican Republic | Denmark | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 308 (kr36) | kr34 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 275 (kr32) | kr138 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,161 (kr250) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 159 (kr18) | kr44 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 152 (kr18) | kr21 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 267 (kr31) | kr23 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 133 (kr15) | kr23 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 148 (kr17) | kr16 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 642 (kr74) | kr237 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 45% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
Dominican Republic | Denmark | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,462 (kr169) | kr437 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 697 (kr81) | kr240 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,320 (kr268) | kr718 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,640 (kr421) | kr797 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 497 (kr57) | kr102 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 227 (kr26) | kr43 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 167 (kr19) | kr45 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 23,456 (kr2,712) | kr6,615 | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (kr0.94) | kr0.72 | + 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,882 (kr333) | kr309 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 261 (kr30) | kr59 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,106 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 52% cheaper than in Denmark
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