- 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$ 313 (2,245 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 295 (2,117 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 131 (939 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (402 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 97 (694 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (488 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 184 (1,323 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 119 (851 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 63 (450 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 102 (729 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 595 (4,272 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (482 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 45 (320 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 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$ 32,488 (233,249 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,192 (144,967 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (32,384 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,968 (164,897 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (99,958 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,449 (24,760 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,594 (11,442 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,670 (220,198 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,436 (39,029 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 380 (2,729 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 540 (3,876 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,240 (16,084 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,345 (16,839 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,363 (24,146 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,803 (27,306 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,035,640 (7,435,410 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (448 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,912 (13,728 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 398 (2,861 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (3,543 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,323 (9,499 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (3,229 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 219 (1,572 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 207 (1,484 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 116 (833 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 (970 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 295 (2,119 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,592 (11,428 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 526 (3,773 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (21,263 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,469 (17,729 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 311 (2,234 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 122 (879 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 153 (1,102 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 91% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (199,915 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (58 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,747 (12,544 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 202 (1,447 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria
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