Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 546 (4,617 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 374 (3,165 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (1,411 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (571 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 120 (1,016 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (631 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 224 (1,895 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (1,343 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (736 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 132 (1,117 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,105 (9,348 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (598 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 53 (446 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 44,498 (376,463 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,268 (213,769 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,254 (27,530 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 37,110 (313,952 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,257 (137,533 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,134 (18,052 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,265 (19,164 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,009 (194,663 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,748 (48,632 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 268 (2,264 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 316 (2,675 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,241 (27,418 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,258 (19,100 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,192 (43,924 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,795 (49,026 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (16,837,962 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 105 (884 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,354 (28,374 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (3,270 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 755% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 413 (3,495 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,997 (16,893 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 394 (3,333 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 119 (1,008 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 271 (2,294 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (1,041 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (1,438 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 848 (7,174 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,442 (12,202 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 611 (5,173 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,426 (20,526 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,765 (31,853 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 427 (3,610 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 268 (2,264 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 207 (1,749 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,115 (187,093 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (126 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 432% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,689 (31,213 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 204 (1,724 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 233% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,055 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria
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