Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 318 (₨435) | ₨373 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 328 (₨448) | ₨278 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 132 (₨181) | ₨138 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 58 (₨80) | ₨51 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 75 (₨103) | ₨71 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 73 (₨100) | ₨36 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 169 (₨231) | ₨212 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 161 (₨219) | ₨134 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 (₨82) | ₨28 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 128 (₨175) | ₨127 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 591 (₨808) | ₨800 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 62 (₨84) | ₨84 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 38 (₨53) | ₨35 | + 48% | |
| 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$ 38,698 (₨52,881) | ₨32,334 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 18,225 (₨24,905) | ₨19,852 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,018 (₨4,124) | ₨4,343 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 26,579 (₨36,320) | ₨22,135 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,297 (₨18,170) | ₨13,235 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,757 (₨3,767) | ₨3,267 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,643 (₨2,245) | ₨734 | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,000 (₨31,429) | ₨29,901 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,518 (₨8,908) | ₨10,367 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 327 (₨446) | ₨378 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 199 (₨271) | ₨361 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,170 (₨2,965) | ₨2,384 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,404 (₨1,918) | ₨2,608 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,956 (₨5,406) | ₨3,751 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,939 (₨6,749) | ₨2,694 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 707,116 (₨966,276) | ₨934,217 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 59 (₨81) | ₨75 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,810 (₨2,473) | ₨1,170 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 390 (₨533) | ₨98 | + 444% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 556 (₨760) | ₨200 | + 280% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,583 (₨2,163) | ₨915 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 431 (₨588) | ₨245 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 139 (₨189) | ₨176 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 262 (₨358) | ₨234 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 120 (₨163) | ₨147 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 (₨184) | ₨69 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 453 (₨619) | ₨233 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,026 (₨1,402) | ₨1,230 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 458 (₨626) | ₨475 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,374 (₨4,611) | ₨1,736 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,142 (₨2,926) | ₨1,930 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 258 (₨352) | ₨681 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 108 (₨148) | ₨217 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 122 (₨167) | ₨202 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 30,076 (₨41,099) | ₨33,946 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 6 (₨9) | ₨2.10 | + 314% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,786 (₨2,441) | ₨1,807 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 218 (₨297) | ₨259 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 40% more expensive than in India
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