Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 518 (3,899 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 338 (2,546 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 159 (1,195 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 71 (532 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 99 (742 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 63 (473 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 293 (2,209 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 97 (730 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 65 (493 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 102 (767 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 931 (7,008 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 77 (577 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 65 (491 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 39,458 (297,096 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,141 (144,123 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 5,135 (38,661 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 21,489 (161,803 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,439 (93,660 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,969 (22,358 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,843 (13,878 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 22,005 (165,687 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 8,939 (67,304 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 350 (2,633 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 341 (2,570 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,068 (15,572 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,230 (16,794 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,052 (30,511 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,739 (35,683 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,053,280 (7,930,693 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 (434 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,070 (23,118 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 375 (2,827 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 438% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 516 (3,884 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,578 (11,880 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 361 (2,715 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 241 (1,817 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 230 (1,729 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 113 (851 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 146 (1,098 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 961 (7,235 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 344% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 695 (5,234 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 547 (4,119 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,110 (8,361 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,416 (18,191 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 417 (3,143 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 119 (892 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 121 (909 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 27,203 (204,826 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (61 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,066 (15,556 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 231 (1,741 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 248% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 681 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria
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