Cost of living in Mexico compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 23% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Mexico | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 265 (RD$ 831) | RD$ 564 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 147 (RD$ 462) | RD$ 378 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 67 (RD$ 209) | RD$ 158 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (RD$ 81) | RD$ 66 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (RD$ 143) | RD$ 104 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (RD$ 82) | RD$ 69 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 85 (RD$ 267) | RD$ 281 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (RD$ 149) | RD$ 150 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (RD$ 101) | RD$ 71 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 114 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 (RD$ 811) | RD$ 1,009 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (RD$ 108) | RD$ 74 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (RD$ 77) | RD$ 45 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 6% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Mexico | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,005 (RD$ 62,807) | RD$ 56,537 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,287 (RD$ 32,296) | RD$ 34,458 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,049 (RD$ 3,294) | RD$ 3,898 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,600 (RD$ 39,560) | RD$ 34,720 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,636 (RD$ 20,835) | RD$ 15,865 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 723 (RD$ 2,269) | RD$ 1,755 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 401 (RD$ 1,258) | RD$ 1,722 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,602 (RD$ 20,727) | RD$ 19,944 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,560 (RD$ 8,039) | RD$ 5,357 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 (RD$ 359) | RD$ 434 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 127 (RD$ 398) | RD$ 255 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 6% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Mexico | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 970 (RD$ 3,047) | RD$ 3,779 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 756 (RD$ 2,375) | RD$ 2,456 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,688 (RD$ 5,299) | RD$ 4,938 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,278 (RD$ 4,012) | RD$ 4,506 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 27% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Mexico | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 385,663 (RD$ 1,210,839) | RD$ 1,290,230 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (RD$ 71) | RD$ 92 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 574 (RD$ 1,803) | RD$ 2,933 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 10% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Mexico | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 89 (RD$ 280) | RD$ 387 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 198 (RD$ 621) | RD$ 232 | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 598 (RD$ 1,877) | RD$ 1,678 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 74 (RD$ 233) | RD$ 224 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (RD$ 187) | RD$ 129 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 68 (RD$ 214) | RD$ 234 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 36 (RD$ 114) | RD$ 160 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (RD$ 110) | RD$ 153 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 237 (RD$ 745) | RD$ 740 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Mexico | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 357 (RD$ 1,121) | RD$ 1,083 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (RD$ 491) | RD$ 528 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 723 (RD$ 2,270) | RD$ 1,558 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 765 (RD$ 2,402) | RD$ 3,574 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 161 (RD$ 507) | RD$ 505 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (RD$ 248) | RD$ 225 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 46 (RD$ 145) | RD$ 182 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,723 (RD$ 33,665) | RD$ 13,895 | + 142% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.24 (RD$ 7) | RD$ 5.51 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 860 (RD$ 2,701) | RD$ 3,675 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (RD$ 246) | RD$ 247 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,543 prices entered by 1,065 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.140
DOP
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Cost of living in Mexico is about the same as in Dominican Republic
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