Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 461 (₨598) | ₨342 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 359 (₨466) | ₨293 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 113 (₨146) | ₨140 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 55 (₨71) | ₨52 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 (₨111) | ₨75 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 69 (₨90) | ₨37 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 207 (₨269) | ₨233 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 118 (₨154) | ₨149 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 64 (₨83) | ₨32 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 106 (₨137) | ₨137 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 810 (₨1,052) | ₨717 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (₨92) | ₨86 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 62 (₨81) | ₨35 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 33,394 (₨43,355) | ₨33,225 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 18,387 (₨23,872) | ₨19,978 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,900 (₨5,063) | ₨4,391 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 21,727 (₨28,208) | ₨18,098 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,669 (₨15,150) | ₨11,868 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,355 (₨3,057) | ₨3,639 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,948 (₨2,529) | ₨712 | + 255% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 31,413 (₨40,784) | ₨29,862 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,913 (₨8,975) | ₨10,869 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 279 (₨362) | ₨398 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 158 (₨206) | ₨220 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,035 (₨2,643) | ₨2,376 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,107 (₨2,735) | ₨2,495 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,806 (₨4,941) | ₨3,665 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,789 (₨6,218) | ₨2,737 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 981,612 (₨1,274,431) | ₨943,208 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (₨80) | ₨83 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,872 (₨2,430) | ₨1,167 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 426 (₨553) | ₨99 | + 459% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 (₨448) | ₨216 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,610 (₨2,091) | ₨630 | + 232% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 387 (₨503) | ₨319 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 150 (₨194) | ₨170 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 218 (₨283) | ₨260 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 105 (₨137) | ₨139 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 137 (₨178) | ₨72 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 593 (₨769) | ₨216 | + 257% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 645 (₨837) | ₨1,196 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 530 (₨688) | ₨478 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,698 (₨2,204) | ₨1,591 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,244 (₨2,913) | ₨1,484 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 452 (₨587) | ₨517 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 128 (₨166) | ₨180 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 124 (₨160) | ₨187 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 31,376 (₨40,736) | ₨38,405 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (₨11) | ₨5.46 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,680 (₨2,181) | ₨1,479 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 205 (₨266) | ₨273 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 43% more expensive than in India
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