- 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 | ₨418 (RD$ 290) | RD$ 341 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (RD$ 184) | RD$ 294 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 138 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (RD$ 36) | RD$ 56 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (RD$ 50) | RD$ 92 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (RD$ 28) | RD$ 67 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨199 (RD$ 138) | RD$ 194 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (RD$ 95) | RD$ 111 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (RD$ 17) | RD$ 60 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (RD$ 83) | RD$ 103 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨819 (RD$ 567) | RD$ 551 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (RD$ 56) | RD$ 68 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (RD$ 22) | RD$ 47 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in India is 35% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,396 (RD$ 21,749) | RD$ 33,129 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,501 (RD$ 14,894) | RD$ 20,063 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,276 (RD$ 2,962) | RD$ 4,511 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,468 (RD$ 17,642) | RD$ 22,620 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,586 (RD$ 10,796) | RD$ 13,745 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,651 (RD$ 2,529) | RD$ 3,362 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨850 (RD$ 589) | RD$ 1,613 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,739 (RD$ 23,371) | RD$ 30,937 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,343 (RD$ 7,165) | RD$ 5,528 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (RD$ 260) | RD$ 382 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨533 (RD$ 369) | RD$ 621 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in India is 29% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,397 (RD$ 1,660) | RD$ 2,212 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,719 (RD$ 1,884) | RD$ 2,630 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,710 (RD$ 2,570) | RD$ 3,437 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,921 (RD$ 2,024) | RD$ 3,913 | - 48% | |
| 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 | ₨871,156 (RD$ 603,462) | RD$ 1,022,730 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (RD$ 53) | RD$ 62 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,311 (RD$ 908) | RD$ 1,741 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 42% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨132 (RD$ 91) | RD$ 328 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨286 (RD$ 198) | RD$ 493 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,271 (RD$ 881) | RD$ 1,374 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨247 (RD$ 171) | RD$ 450 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (RD$ 124) | RD$ 206 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (RD$ 155) | RD$ 216 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (RD$ 94) | RD$ 112 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (RD$ 48) | RD$ 129 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨284 (RD$ 197) | RD$ 280 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 27% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,226 (RD$ 849) | RD$ 1,464 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (RD$ 327) | RD$ 509 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,803 (RD$ 1,249) | RD$ 2,962 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,830 (RD$ 1,268) | RD$ 2,424 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨632 (RD$ 437) | RD$ 306 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (RD$ 132) | RD$ 113 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨204 (RD$ 141) | RD$ 152 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,971 (RD$ 26,996) | RD$ 27,845 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨52 (RD$ 36) | RD$ 8 | + 353% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,893 (RD$ 1,311) | RD$ 1,634 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨249 (RD$ 172) | RD$ 207 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in India is 24% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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