- 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 | ₨371 (RD$ 274) | RD$ 338 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨265 (RD$ 196) | RD$ 295 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (RD$ 106) | RD$ 154 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (RD$ 37) | RD$ 56 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (RD$ 52) | RD$ 96 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (RD$ 37) | RD$ 67 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨198 (RD$ 146) | RD$ 190 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (RD$ 99) | RD$ 109 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (RD$ 18) | RD$ 53 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 (RD$ 86) | RD$ 99 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨799 (RD$ 591) | RD$ 520 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 (RD$ 59) | RD$ 69 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (RD$ 23) | RD$ 51 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in India is 27% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,403 (RD$ 23,223) | RD$ 32,069 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,924 (RD$ 15,473) | RD$ 20,504 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,375 (RD$ 3,235) | RD$ 4,886 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,616 (RD$ 18,943) | RD$ 23,298 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,649 (RD$ 10,833) | RD$ 14,590 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,789 (RD$ 2,802) | RD$ 3,870 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨899 (RD$ 665) | RD$ 1,656 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,496 (RD$ 25,510) | RD$ 31,030 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,901 (RD$ 8,061) | RD$ 5,820 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨372 (RD$ 275) | RD$ 374 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨575 (RD$ 425) | RD$ 363 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in India is 16% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,424 (RD$ 1,792) | RD$ 2,108 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,682 (RD$ 1,984) | RD$ 2,256 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,695 (RD$ 2,733) | RD$ 3,419 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (RD$ 2,161) | RD$ 3,733 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in India is 29% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨861,826 (RD$ 637,329) | RD$ 920,913 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (RD$ 54) | RD$ 60 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,323 (RD$ 978) | RD$ 1,697 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 35% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (RD$ 94) | RD$ 352 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨276 (RD$ 204) | RD$ 557 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,345 (RD$ 995) | RD$ 1,296 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨224 (RD$ 166) | RD$ 385 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨181 (RD$ 134) | RD$ 197 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (RD$ 164) | RD$ 190 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (RD$ 105) | RD$ 113 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (RD$ 52) | RD$ 124 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨287 (RD$ 212) | RD$ 274 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 26% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,163 (RD$ 860) | RD$ 1,415 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨461 (RD$ 341) | RD$ 500 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,848 (RD$ 1,367) | RD$ 3,180 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,952 (RD$ 1,444) | RD$ 2,393 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨671 (RD$ 497) | RD$ 359 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨187 (RD$ 138) | RD$ 118 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨212 (RD$ 157) | RD$ 138 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,175 (RD$ 28,970) | RD$ 25,582 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨59 (RD$ 44) | RD$ 11 | + 297% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,865 (RD$ 1,379) | RD$ 1,599 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨233 (RD$ 173) | RD$ 181 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in India is 18% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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