Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 546 (Rp 147,648) | Rp 45,378 | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 374 (Rp 101,234) | Rp 54,330 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (Rp 45,109) | Rp 27,591 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (Rp 18,276) | Rp 19,722 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 120 (Rp 32,507) | Rp 26,707 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (Rp 20,167) | Rp 18,501 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 224 (Rp 60,618) | Rp 56,542 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (Rp 42,959) | Rp 42,973 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (Rp 23,546) | Rp 22,558 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 132 (Rp 35,724) | Rp 34,959 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,105 (Rp 298,966) | Rp 337,317 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (Rp 19,125) | Rp 20,426 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 53 (Rp 14,260) | Rp 17,971 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 44,498 (Rp 12,039,584) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,268 (Rp 6,836,511) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,254 (Rp 880,426) | Rp 496,641 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 37,110 (Rp 10,040,454) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,257 (Rp 4,398,421) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,134 (Rp 577,309) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,265 (Rp 612,867) | Rp 400,530 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,009 (Rp 6,225,473) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,748 (Rp 1,555,283) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 268 (Rp 72,413) | Rp 43,866 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 316 (Rp 85,563) | Rp 71,573 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,241 (Rp 876,841) | Rp 624,572 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,258 (Rp 610,840) | Rp 439,901 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,192 (Rp 1,404,713) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,795 (Rp 1,567,878) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (Rp 538,491,791) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 105 (Rp 28,274) | Rp 11,904 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,354 (Rp 907,409) | Rp 150,291 | + 504% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (Rp 104,575) | Rp 36,367 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 413 (Rp 111,761) | Rp 60,467 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,997 (Rp 540,253) | Rp 313,421 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 394 (Rp 106,596) | Rp 130,123 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 119 (Rp 32,242) | Rp 19,595 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 271 (Rp 73,364) | Rp 34,558 | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (Rp 33,298) | Rp 30,035 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (Rp 46,002) | Rp 15,580 | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 720 (Rp 194,900) | Rp 88,350 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,305 (Rp 353,092) | Rp 216,012 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 611 (Rp 165,448) | Rp 104,481 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,426 (Rp 656,427) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,765 (Rp 1,018,699) | Rp 383,761 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 427 (Rp 115,445) | Rp 162,937 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 268 (Rp 72,408) | Rp 36,298 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 207 (Rp 55,931) | Rp 40,791 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,115 (Rp 5,983,374) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (Rp 4,040) | Rp 2,029 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,689 (Rp 998,223) | Rp 496,553 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 204 (Rp 55,147) | Rp 35,528 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia
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