Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 518 (₨728) | ₨337 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 338 (₨475) | ₨298 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 159 (₨223) | ₨163 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 71 (₨99) | ₨54 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 99 (₨139) | ₨84 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 63 (₨88) | ₨40 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 293 (₨413) | ₨210 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 97 (₨136) | ₨152 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 65 (₨92) | ₨29 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 102 (₨143) | ₨148 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 931 (₨1,309) | ₨766 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 77 (₨108) | ₨87 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 65 (₨92) | ₨35 | + 159% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 39,458 (₨55,488) | ₨30,628 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,141 (₨26,918) | ₨20,039 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 5,135 (₨7,221) | ₨4,413 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 21,489 (₨30,220) | ₨22,933 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,439 (₨17,493) | ₨14,192 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,969 (₨4,176) | ₨3,664 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,843 (₨2,592) | ₨511 | + 408% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 22,005 (₨30,945) | ₨29,285 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 8,939 (₨12,570) | ₨12,378 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 350 (₨492) | ₨416 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 341 (₨480) | ₨319 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,068 (₨2,908) | ₨2,328 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,230 (₨3,137) | ₨2,564 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,052 (₨5,698) | ₨3,571 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,739 (₨6,664) | ₨3,002 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,053,280 (₨1,481,207) | ₨986,196 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 (₨81) | ₨108 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,070 (₨4,318) | ₨1,424 | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 375 (₨528) | ₨140 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 516 (₨725) | ₨303 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,578 (₨2,219) | ₨1,443 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 361 (₨507) | ₨402 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 241 (₨339) | ₨190 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 230 (₨323) | ₨248 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 113 (₨159) | ₨152 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 146 (₨205) | ₨72 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 961 (₨1,351) | ₨374 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominican Republic | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 695 (₨978) | ₨1,405 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 547 (₨769) | ₨592 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,110 (₨1,562) | ₨1,517 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,416 (₨3,398) | ₨2,140 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 417 (₨587) | ₨607 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 119 (₨167) | ₨229 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 121 (₨170) | ₨173 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 27,203 (₨38,255) | ₨46,652 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (₨11) | ₨1.29 | + 775% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,066 (₨2,905) | ₨1,540 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 231 (₨325) | ₨247 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 66% more expensive than in India
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