- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- India
- Comparison
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$ 314 (₨447) | ₨421 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 295 (₨420) | ₨267 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 128 (₨182) | ₨141 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (₨80) | ₨52 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 97 (₨138) | ₨71 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (₨97) | ₨39 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 184 (₨262) | ₨200 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 119 (₨169) | ₨138 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 63 (₨89) | ₨25 | + 264% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 102 (₨144) | ₨122 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 562 (₨799) | ₨834 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (₨95) | ₨82 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 45 (₨63) | ₨32 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,990 (₨46,945) | ₨31,046 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,192 (₨28,733) | ₨21,167 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (₨6,419) | ₨4,507 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,968 (₨32,683) | ₨24,677 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (₨19,812) | ₨15,583 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,449 (₨4,908) | ₨3,830 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,594 (₨2,268) | ₨828 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,670 (₨43,644) | ₨33,622 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,436 (₨7,736) | ₨10,674 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 380 (₨541) | ₨380 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 496 (₨706) | ₨546 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (₨3,147) | ₨2,411 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,630 (₨3,742) | ₨2,677 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (₨4,891) | ₨3,752 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,748 (₨5,334) | ₨2,918 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,035,640 (₨1,473,715) | ₨876,965 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (₨89) | ₨78 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,912 (₨2,721) | ₨1,346 | + 102% | |
| 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$ 398 (₨567) | ₨137 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (₨702) | ₨284 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (₨1,955) | ₨1,553 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (₨640) | ₨258 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 216 (₨307) | ₨179 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 210 (₨298) | ₨226 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 115 (₨164) | ₨136 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 130 (₨185) | ₨72 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 281 (₨400) | ₨276 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 26% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,464 (₨2,084) | ₨1,187 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 523 (₨745) | ₨472 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (₨4,214) | ₨1,971 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (₨3,450) | ₨1,765 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 303 (₨431) | ₨622 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (₨161) | ₨195 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 (₨216) | ₨208 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (₨39,624) | ₨38,712 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (₨11) | ₨58 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,706 (₨2,428) | ₨1,882 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 213 (₨303) | ₨252 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 28% more expensive than in India
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