Cost of living in India compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 28% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨377 (RD$ 288) | RD$ 524 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨292 (RD$ 223) | RD$ 364 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨141 (RD$ 108) | RD$ 97 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (RD$ 40) | RD$ 53 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (RD$ 58) | RD$ 85 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (RD$ 28) | RD$ 59 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨230 (RD$ 176) | RD$ 213 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨145 (RD$ 111) | RD$ 114 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (RD$ 24) | RD$ 65 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨138 (RD$ 105) | RD$ 97 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨734 (RD$ 561) | RD$ 955 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (RD$ 65) | RD$ 71 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (RD$ 27) | RD$ 30 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in India is 27% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,563 (RD$ 25,629) | RD$ 29,604 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,910 (RD$ 15,204) | RD$ 16,387 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,361 (RD$ 3,330) | RD$ 3,896 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,231 (RD$ 13,921) | RD$ 21,273 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,729 (RD$ 8,957) | RD$ 11,287 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,059 (RD$ 2,336) | RD$ 2,272 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨704 (RD$ 538) | RD$ 1,452 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,822 (RD$ 22,773) | RD$ 31,236 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,549 (RD$ 8,056) | RD$ 6,683 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨406 (RD$ 310) | RD$ 279 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨216 (RD$ 165) | RD$ 172 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in India is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,370 (RD$ 1,810) | RD$ 1,972 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,497 (RD$ 1,907) | RD$ 1,780 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,626 (RD$ 2,769) | RD$ 3,164 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,705 (RD$ 2,066) | RD$ 3,985 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in India is 27% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨938,472 (RD$ 716,638) | RD$ 806,919 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨82 (RD$ 63) | RD$ 63 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,148 (RD$ 877) | RD$ 1,796 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 41% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨101 (RD$ 77) | RD$ 426 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨203 (RD$ 155) | RD$ 345 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨635 (RD$ 485) | RD$ 1,610 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨322 (RD$ 246) | RD$ 387 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨168 (RD$ 128) | RD$ 150 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨258 (RD$ 197) | RD$ 218 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (RD$ 106) | RD$ 105 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (RD$ 55) | RD$ 137 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨225 (RD$ 172) | RD$ 593 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 22% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,213 (RD$ 926) | RD$ 645 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨478 (RD$ 365) | RD$ 454 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,621 (RD$ 1,238) | RD$ 1,698 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,508 (RD$ 1,151) | RD$ 2,362 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨509 (RD$ 389) | RD$ 452 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨182 (RD$ 139) | RD$ 146 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (RD$ 142) | RD$ 133 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,100 (RD$ 29,094) | RD$ 35,356 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.97 (RD$ 3.80) | RD$ 8 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,492 (RD$ 1,139) | RD$ 1,546 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨270 (RD$ 206) | RD$ 205 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in India is 26% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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