- Cost of Living
- India
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 29% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨394 (RD$ 279) | RD$ 313 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 (RD$ 185) | RD$ 295 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (RD$ 101) | RD$ 131 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (RD$ 36) | RD$ 56 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (RD$ 51) | RD$ 97 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (RD$ 27) | RD$ 68 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (RD$ 142) | RD$ 184 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 119 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (RD$ 17) | RD$ 63 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (RD$ 87) | RD$ 102 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨836 (RD$ 593) | RD$ 595 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (RD$ 58) | RD$ 67 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (RD$ 23) | RD$ 45 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in India is 33% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,678 (RD$ 21,749) | RD$ 32,488 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,567 (RD$ 14,581) | RD$ 20,192 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,520 (RD$ 3,205) | RD$ 4,511 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,194 (RD$ 17,153) | RD$ 22,968 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,840 (RD$ 10,521) | RD$ 13,923 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,568 (RD$ 2,529) | RD$ 3,449 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨802 (RD$ 568) | RD$ 1,594 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,012 (RD$ 24,113) | RD$ 30,670 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,476 (RD$ 7,427) | RD$ 5,436 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨395 (RD$ 280) | RD$ 380 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨571 (RD$ 405) | RD$ 540 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in India is 21% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,438 (RD$ 1,728) | RD$ 2,240 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,726 (RD$ 1,933) | RD$ 2,345 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,784 (RD$ 2,683) | RD$ 3,363 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,944 (RD$ 2,087) | RD$ 3,803 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in India is 36% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨883,012 (RD$ 626,009) | RD$ 1,035,640 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (RD$ 56) | RD$ 62 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,367 (RD$ 969) | RD$ 1,912 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 43% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (RD$ 91) | RD$ 398 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨275 (RD$ 195) | RD$ 493 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,317 (RD$ 934) | RD$ 1,323 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨252 (RD$ 179) | RD$ 450 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (RD$ 126) | RD$ 219 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨226 (RD$ 161) | RD$ 207 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨131 (RD$ 93) | RD$ 116 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (RD$ 51) | RD$ 135 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨273 (RD$ 193) | RD$ 295 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 43% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,199 (RD$ 850) | RD$ 1,592 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨475 (RD$ 336) | RD$ 526 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,900 (RD$ 1,347) | RD$ 2,962 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,984 (RD$ 1,406) | RD$ 2,469 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨594 (RD$ 421) | RD$ 311 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨226 (RD$ 160) | RD$ 122 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (RD$ 146) | RD$ 153 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,165 (RD$ 27,057) | RD$ 27,845 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨65 (RD$ 46) | RD$ 8 | + 474% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,868 (RD$ 1,324) | RD$ 1,747 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨256 (RD$ 182) | RD$ 202 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.709
DOP
/
INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,794 prices entered by 4,612 different people.
Cost of living in India is 20% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 18% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 91% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 156% more expensive than in Dominican Republic