Cost of living in India compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 42% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| India | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨339 (RD$ 239) | RD$ 518 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨295 (RD$ 209) | RD$ 338 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨162 (RD$ 115) | RD$ 159 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (RD$ 38) | RD$ 71 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (RD$ 60) | RD$ 99 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (RD$ 28) | RD$ 63 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨210 (RD$ 148) | RD$ 293 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨152 (RD$ 108) | RD$ 97 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (RD$ 20) | RD$ 65 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 (RD$ 104) | RD$ 102 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨766 (RD$ 541) | RD$ 931 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (RD$ 63) | RD$ 77 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (RD$ 25) | RD$ 65 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in India is 45% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| India | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,228 (RD$ 21,345) | RD$ 39,458 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,268 (RD$ 14,312) | RD$ 19,141 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,413 (RD$ 3,116) | RD$ 5,135 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,087 (RD$ 16,303) | RD$ 21,489 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,243 (RD$ 10,058) | RD$ 12,439 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,664 (RD$ 2,587) | RD$ 2,969 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨511 (RD$ 361) | RD$ 1,843 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,734 (RD$ 20,291) | RD$ 22,005 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,433 (RD$ 8,780) | RD$ 8,939 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨416 (RD$ 294) | RD$ 350 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨319 (RD$ 226) | RD$ 341 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in India is 27% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| India | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,303 (RD$ 1,626) | RD$ 2,068 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,530 (RD$ 1,786) | RD$ 2,230 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,580 (RD$ 2,528) | RD$ 4,052 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,893 (RD$ 2,043) | RD$ 4,739 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in India is 46% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| India | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨976,968 (RD$ 689,886) | RD$ 1,053,280 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (RD$ 76) | RD$ 58 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,424 (RD$ 1,006) | RD$ 3,070 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 43% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| India | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (RD$ 99) | RD$ 375 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨303 (RD$ 214) | RD$ 516 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,586 (RD$ 1,120) | RD$ 1,578 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨402 (RD$ 284) | RD$ 361 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 (RD$ 134) | RD$ 241 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨248 (RD$ 175) | RD$ 230 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨152 (RD$ 107) | RD$ 113 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (RD$ 52) | RD$ 146 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨351 (RD$ 248) | RD$ 961 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 21% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| India | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,405 (RD$ 992) | RD$ 695 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (RD$ 424) | RD$ 547 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,517 (RD$ 1,071) | RD$ 1,110 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,140 (RD$ 1,511) | RD$ 2,416 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨607 (RD$ 429) | RD$ 417 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨229 (RD$ 162) | RD$ 119 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨173 (RD$ 122) | RD$ 121 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,652 (RD$ 32,943) | RD$ 27,203 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 (RD$ 0.91) | RD$ 8 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,554 (RD$ 1,098) | RD$ 2,066 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (RD$ 174) | RD$ 231 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 40% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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