- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 3% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 325 (2,358 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 294 (2,134 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 130 (943 ₦) | 988 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (408 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 96 (695 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (488 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 (1,409 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 111 (802 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 (433 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 101 (734 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 569 (4,126 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (488 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (338 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 3% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 33,626 (243,907 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,063 (145,528 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (32,718 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,620 (164,077 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (100,988 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,362 (24,390 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,613 (11,701 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,937 (224,402 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,528 (40,094 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 382 (2,774 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 486 (3,527 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (16,044 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,630 (19,075 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (24,933 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,748 (27,187 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,000,290 (7,255,620 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (453 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,794 (13,015 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 328 (2,382 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (3,577 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (9,966 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (3,262 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 206 (1,492 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 216 (1,570 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 112 (814 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 129 (939 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 288 (2,086 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,464 (10,621 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 523 (3,795 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (21,482 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (17,586 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 303 (2,199 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (819 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 (1,103 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 96% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (201,976 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (58 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,706 (12,377 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 213 (1,542 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria
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