Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 580 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 219 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 328 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 120 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 95 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 55 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 52 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 77 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 35 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 61 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 207 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 73 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 126 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 40 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 69 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 96 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 24 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 710 (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 233 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 69 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 30 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 30 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 33,194 (Mex$ 11,849) | Mex$ 18,786 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 17,139 (Mex$ 6,118) | Mex$ 8,566 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,405 (Mex$ 1,215) | Mex$ 1,023 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 23,376 (Mex$ 8,344) | Mex$ 10,110 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,653 (Mex$ 4,159) | Mex$ 5,174 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,269 (Mex$ 810) | Mex$ 722 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,357 (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 379 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,321 (Mex$ 10,109) | Mex$ 6,801 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,519 (Mex$ 2,327) | Mex$ 2,067 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 270 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 99 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 199 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 90 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,932 (Mex$ 690) | Mex$ 840 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,611 (Mex$ 575) | Mex$ 645 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,063 (Mex$ 1,093) | Mex$ 1,520 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,272 (Mex$ 1,525) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 854,532 (Mex$ 305,030) | Mex$ 347,613 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 59 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,697 (Mex$ 606) | Mex$ 538 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 394 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 82 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 592 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 183 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,436 (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 524 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 414 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 80 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 141 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 50 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 187 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 55 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 102 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 29 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 456 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 188 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 552 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 305 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 447 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 150 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,698 (Mex$ 606) | Mex$ 841 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,169 (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 683 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 430 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 126 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 146 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 71 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 132 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 39 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 38,138 (Mex$ 13,614) | Mex$ 10,309 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (Mex$ 3.12) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,471 (Mex$ 525) | Mex$ 979 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 230 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 62 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,645 prices entered by 1,300 different people.
Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 5% cheaper than in Mexico
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