Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Japan
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 483 (¥1,267) | ¥998 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 401 (¥1,052) | ¥723 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 197 (¥518) | ¥544 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 70 (¥185) | ¥204 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 114 (¥300) | ¥323 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 80 (¥210) | ¥616 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 255 (¥669) | ¥934 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 162 (¥424) | ¥850 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 88 (¥232) | ¥535 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 157 (¥412) | ¥288 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 750 (¥1,970) | ¥1,240 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 78 (¥205) | ¥240 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 48 (¥126) | ¥202 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 52,795 (¥138,616) | ¥279,056 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 24,788 (¥65,083) | ¥163,427 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,841 (¥10,085) | ¥23,363 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 24,946 (¥65,497) | ¥150,519 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 14,018 (¥36,805) | ¥81,210 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,086 (¥5,476) | ¥36,753 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,469 (¥3,857) | ¥4,386 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 24,655 (¥64,731) | ¥49,710 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 7,267 (¥19,080) | ¥17,687 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 316 (¥831) | ¥1,118 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,285 (¥3,373) | ¥1,483 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,834 (¥7,441) | ¥6,145 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,085 (¥5,473) | ¥5,263 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,310 (¥13,942) | ¥9,604 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 6,388 (¥16,773) | ¥13,529 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 878,116 (¥2,305,523) | ¥2,697,750 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 100 (¥263) | ¥170 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,700 (¥7,089) | ¥9,950 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 346 (¥908) | ¥2,154 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 626 (¥1,644) | ¥2,551 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,808 (¥4,748) | ¥5,499 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 469 (¥1,232) | ¥1,340 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 151 (¥396) | ¥842 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 255 (¥670) | ¥750 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 144 (¥378) | ¥225 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 162 (¥425) | ¥233 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 848 (¥2,226) | ¥3,812 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,396 (¥3,664) | ¥4,064 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 619 (¥1,625) | ¥3,590 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,731 (¥7,171) | ¥4,524 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,538 (¥9,290) | ¥6,047 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 475 (¥1,247) | ¥896 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 219 (¥575) | ¥487 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 189 (¥497) | ¥585 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,938 (¥60,225) | ¥98,506 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (¥24) | ¥52 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,561 (¥9,350) | ¥9,275 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 284 (¥746) | ¥587 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,698 prices entered by 219 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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