Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 78% | |||
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Food in Dominican Republic is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 763 (18,436 ₦) | 5,818 ₦ | + 217% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 459 (11,103 ₦) | 3,706 ₦ | + 200% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 161 (3,885 ₦) | 3,545 ₦ | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 74 (1,780 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 114 (2,764 ₦) | 2,947 ₦ | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 102 (2,472 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 296 (7,153 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 179 (4,322 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 94 (2,264 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 145 (3,510 ₦) | 904 ₦ | + 288% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 919 (22,224 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 132% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 89 (2,143 ₦) | 1,484 ₦ | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 55 (1,321 ₦) | 1,314 ₦ | + 0% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Dominican Republic is 45% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 48,515 (1,172,931 ₦) | 3,857,070 ₦ | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,738 (622,258 ₦) | 1,767,220 ₦ | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,181 (76,907 ₦) | 166,028 ₦ | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 27,542 (665,878 ₦) | 1,034,070 ₦ | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 14,848 (358,969 ₦) | 722,196 ₦ | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,442 (59,034 ₦) | 457,154 ₦ | - 87% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,149 (27,786 ₦) | 28,284 ₦ | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 26,155 (632,347 ₦) | 338,302 ₦ | + 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,929 (167,518 ₦) | 143,301 ₦ | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 288 (6,952 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 217% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,871 (45,235 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 1415% | |
Clothes | + 79% | |||
Clothes in Dominican Republic is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 969 (23,425 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,197 (28,928 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 84% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,625 (87,650 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 91% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,440 (107,345 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 115% | |
Transportation | + 112% | |||
Transportation in Dominican Republic is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,172,270 (28,341,880 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 467% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 74 (1,794 ₦) | 1,032 ₦ | + 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,054 (73,830 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 114% | |
Personal Care | + 175% | |||
Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 175% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 466 (11,264 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 179% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 229 (5,535 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 213% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,208 (53,386 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 203% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 395 (9,555 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 114% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 264 (6,373 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 216% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 341 (8,251 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 217% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 174 (4,203 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 164 (3,965 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 270% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 750 (18,124 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 658% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,188 (28,712 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 592 (14,302 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,500 (84,619 ₦) | 13,705 ₦ | + 517% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,422 (82,733 ₦) | 38,437 ₦ | + 115% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 606 (14,656 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 167% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 286 (6,911 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 107% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 177 (4,285 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 204% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 21,141 (511,122 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 10 (242 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,262 (54,689 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 311% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 292 (7,056 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 182% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria
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