Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 907 (₨1,318) | ₨408 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 459 (₨667) | ₨360 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 186 (₨270) | ₨177 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 74 (₨108) | ₨62 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 143 (₨208) | ₨101 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 102 (₨149) | ₨45 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 328 (₨477) | ₨252 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 195 (₨283) | ₨198 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 140 (₨203) | ₨40 | + 408% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 151 (₨219) | ₨171 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 955 (₨1,388) | ₨908 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 85 (₨124) | ₨93 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 76 (₨110) | ₨44 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 56,838 (₨82,571) | ₨47,882 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 29,423 (₨42,743) | ₨29,632 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,990 (₨7,250) | ₨5,486 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,938 (₨37,682) | ₨30,304 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 15,047 (₨21,859) | ₨17,855 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,685 (₨3,900) | ₨4,698 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,022 (₨1,485) | ₨749 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 25,503 (₨37,049) | ₨27,357 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 8,484 (₨12,325) | ₨12,897 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 462 (₨671) | ₨532 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,389 (₨2,019) | ₨744 | + 171% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,368 (₨1,987) | ₨2,499 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,197 (₨1,738) | ₨2,581 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,558 (₨6,621) | ₨4,064 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,926 (₨5,704) | ₨2,995 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,473,590 (₨2,140,742) | ₨1,758,920 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 75 (₨109) | ₨104 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,123 (₨3,084) | ₨1,466 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 466 (₨677) | ₨94 | + 621% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 229 (₨333) | ₨250 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,347 (₨3,410) | ₨1,186 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 395 (₨574) | ₨379 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 289 (₨420) | ₨229 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 332 (₨482) | ₨271 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 202 (₨294) | ₨195 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 218 (₨316) | ₨96 | + 229% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 876 (₨1,272) | ₨307 | + 315% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,134 (₨1,647) | ₨1,330 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 576 (₨837) | ₨647 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,500 (₨5,085) | ₨1,539 | + 230% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,700 (₨3,922) | ₨2,144 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 649 (₨943) | ₨709 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 266 (₨387) | ₨234 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 241 (₨351) | ₨199 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 21,141 (₨30,712) | ₨42,549 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 10 (₨15) | ₨5.62 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,630 (₨3,821) | ₨1,807 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 292 (₨424) | ₨277 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,415 prices entered by 612 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 61% more expensive than in India
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