- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 325 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 118 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 294 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 95 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 130 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 66 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 96 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 31 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 62 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 111 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 37 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 101 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 21 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 569 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 223 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 25 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 2% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 33,626 (Mex$ 13,741) | Mex$ 19,610 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,063 (Mex$ 8,199) | Mex$ 10,459 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (Mex$ 1,843) | Mex$ 1,601 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,620 (Mex$ 9,244) | Mex$ 11,800 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (Mex$ 5,689) | Mex$ 6,637 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,362 (Mex$ 1,374) | Mex$ 1,595 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,613 (Mex$ 659) | Mex$ 383 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,937 (Mex$ 12,642) | Mex$ 8,082 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,528 (Mex$ 2,259) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 382 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 103 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 538 (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 89 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (Mex$ 904) | Mex$ 798 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,630 (Mex$ 1,075) | Mex$ 655 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (Mex$ 1,405) | Mex$ 1,486 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,748 (Mex$ 1,532) | Mex$ 1,302 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,050,170 (Mex$ 429,150) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,741 (Mex$ 711) | Mex$ 466 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 45% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 328 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 77 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 184 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (Mex$ 561) | Mex$ 542 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 68 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 206 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 49 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 216 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 53 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 112 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 28 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 129 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 29 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 280 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 123 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,464 (Mex$ 598) | Mex$ 383 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 513 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 136 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (Mex$ 1,210) | Mex$ 1,185 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 743 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 303 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 103 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 55 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 45 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (Mex$ 11,379) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (Mex$ 3.27) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,634 (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 721 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 213 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 52 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,011 prices entered by 1,418 different people.
Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 20% more expensive than in Mexico
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