Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to India
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| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 546 (₨819) | ₨374 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 374 (₨562) | ₨334 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (₨250) | ₨169 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (₨101) | ₨58 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 120 (₨180) | ₨93 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (₨112) | ₨39 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 224 (₨336) | ₨241 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (₨238) | ₨154 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (₨131) | ₨31 | + 327% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 132 (₨198) | ₨169 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,105 (₨1,659) | ₨775 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (₨106) | ₨91 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 53 (₨79) | ₨38 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 44,498 (₨66,823) | ₨41,083 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,268 (₨37,945) | ₨24,693 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,254 (₨4,887) | ₨5,319 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 37,110 (₨55,728) | ₨24,820 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,257 (₨24,413) | ₨15,319 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,134 (₨3,204) | ₨5,835 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,265 (₨3,402) | ₨659 | + 416% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,009 (₨34,553) | ₨31,146 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,748 (₨8,632) | ₨11,787 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 268 (₨402) | ₨556 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 316 (₨475) | ₨447 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,241 (₨4,867) | ₨2,463 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,258 (₨3,390) | ₨2,850 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,192 (₨7,797) | ₨4,405 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,795 (₨8,702) | ₨3,221 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (₨2,988,793) | ₨1,326,030 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 105 (₨157) | ₨104 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,354 (₨5,036) | ₨1,100 | + 358% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (₨580) | ₨144 | + 303% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 413 (₨620) | ₨263 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,997 (₨2,999) | ₨916 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 394 (₨592) | ₨412 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 119 (₨179) | ₨231 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 271 (₨407) | ₨281 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (₨185) | ₨175 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (₨255) | ₨102 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 720 (₨1,082) | ₨312 | + 247% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,305 (₨1,960) | ₨1,442 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 611 (₨918) | ₨601 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,426 (₨3,643) | ₨1,460 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,765 (₨5,654) | ₨1,961 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 427 (₨641) | ₨720 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 268 (₨402) | ₨226 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 207 (₨310) | ₨180 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,115 (₨33,210) | ₨50,214 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (₨22) | ₨1.43 | + 1467% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,689 (₨5,540) | ₨1,609 | + 244% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 204 (₨306) | ₨265 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 103% more expensive than in India
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