- Cost of Living
- India
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 30% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (RD$ 287) | RD$ 325 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (RD$ 183) | RD$ 294 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (RD$ 97) | RD$ 130 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (RD$ 35) | RD$ 56 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (RD$ 49) | RD$ 96 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (RD$ 28) | RD$ 67 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (RD$ 139) | RD$ 194 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 111 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (RD$ 17) | RD$ 60 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (RD$ 83) | RD$ 101 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨831 (RD$ 571) | RD$ 569 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (RD$ 56) | RD$ 67 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (RD$ 22) | RD$ 47 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in India is 34% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,005 (RD$ 21,294) | RD$ 33,626 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,337 (RD$ 14,654) | RD$ 20,063 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,389 (RD$ 3,015) | RD$ 4,511 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,463 (RD$ 17,488) | RD$ 22,620 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,734 (RD$ 10,806) | RD$ 13,923 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,891 (RD$ 2,672) | RD$ 3,362 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨844 (RD$ 579) | RD$ 1,613 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,524 (RD$ 23,023) | RD$ 30,937 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,591 (RD$ 7,274) | RD$ 5,528 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨382 (RD$ 262) | RD$ 382 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨545 (RD$ 374) | RD$ 538 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in India is 30% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,403 (RD$ 1,650) | RD$ 2,212 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,707 (RD$ 1,859) | RD$ 2,630 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,722 (RD$ 2,556) | RD$ 3,437 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (RD$ 2,007) | RD$ 3,748 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in India is 37% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨873,441 (RD$ 599,863) | RD$ 1,050,170 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (RD$ 53) | RD$ 62 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,317 (RD$ 904) | RD$ 1,741 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 40% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (RD$ 93) | RD$ 328 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨283 (RD$ 194) | RD$ 493 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,544 (RD$ 1,060) | RD$ 1,374 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨255 (RD$ 175) | RD$ 450 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (RD$ 121) | RD$ 206 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (RD$ 156) | RD$ 216 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨132 (RD$ 91) | RD$ 112 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (RD$ 48) | RD$ 129 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (RD$ 191) | RD$ 280 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 33% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,197 (RD$ 822) | RD$ 1,464 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (RD$ 323) | RD$ 513 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,987 (RD$ 1,365) | RD$ 2,962 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,790 (RD$ 1,229) | RD$ 2,424 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨643 (RD$ 442) | RD$ 303 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (RD$ 134) | RD$ 113 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (RD$ 142) | RD$ 152 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,465 (RD$ 26,417) | RD$ 27,845 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨58 (RD$ 40) | RD$ 8 | + 398% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,869 (RD$ 1,283) | RD$ 1,634 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (RD$ 171) | RD$ 213 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 23% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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