- 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 | ₨387 (RD$ 278) | RD$ 344 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨271 (RD$ 195) | RD$ 296 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (RD$ 103) | RD$ 134 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (RD$ 37) | RD$ 56 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (RD$ 51) | RD$ 92 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (RD$ 32) | RD$ 68 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨195 (RD$ 141) | RD$ 197 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 113 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (RD$ 18) | RD$ 60 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 103 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨808 (RD$ 582) | RD$ 559 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (RD$ 58) | RD$ 70 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (RD$ 22) | RD$ 47 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in India is 30% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,245 (RD$ 22,512) | RD$ 33,195 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,123 (RD$ 15,220) | RD$ 19,566 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,476 (RD$ 3,225) | RD$ 4,622 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,020 (RD$ 17,307) | RD$ 23,628 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,886 (RD$ 10,726) | RD$ 14,862 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,787 (RD$ 2,729) | RD$ 3,468 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨865 (RD$ 623) | RD$ 1,619 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,058 (RD$ 24,540) | RD$ 30,637 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,550 (RD$ 7,602) | RD$ 5,476 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨383 (RD$ 276) | RD$ 378 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨547 (RD$ 394) | RD$ 340 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in India is 24% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,436 (RD$ 1,755) | RD$ 2,149 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,794 (RD$ 2,013) | RD$ 2,602 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,704 (RD$ 2,669) | RD$ 3,432 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,918 (RD$ 2,102) | RD$ 3,817 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in India is 35% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨861,553 (RD$ 620,772) | RD$ 1,027,320 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (RD$ 54) | RD$ 62 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,287 (RD$ 927) | RD$ 1,741 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 37% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (RD$ 84) | RD$ 347 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 (RD$ 205) | RD$ 503 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,445 (RD$ 1,041) | RD$ 1,342 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨240 (RD$ 173) | RD$ 445 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (RD$ 129) | RD$ 194 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (RD$ 157) | RD$ 211 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (RD$ 100) | RD$ 106 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (RD$ 49) | RD$ 124 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨272 (RD$ 196) | RD$ 270 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 1% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,209 (RD$ 871) | RD$ 1,480 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨470 (RD$ 338) | RD$ 503 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,762 (RD$ 1,270) | RD$ 2,962 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,845 (RD$ 1,329) | RD$ 2,424 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨676 (RD$ 487) | RD$ 293 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨188 (RD$ 135) | RD$ 113 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (RD$ 148) | RD$ 148 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,915 (RD$ 28,039) | RD$ 27,845 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨27 (RD$ 19) | RD$ 8 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,876 (RD$ 1,352) | RD$ 1,678 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (RD$ 178) | RD$ 190 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 26% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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