Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 303 (2,055 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 320 (2,171 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 140 (947 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (383 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 83 (563 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (459 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 157 (1,065 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 135 (917 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 56 (377 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 128 (868 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 582 (3,951 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 64 (432 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 37 (251 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 30,646 (207,946 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 14,566 (98,835 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,400 (23,069 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,630 (173,913 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,327 (83,645 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,757 (18,706 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,465 (9,943 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,693 (160,771 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,518 (44,231 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 327 (2,216 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 234 (1,586 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,170 (14,724 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,404 (9,526 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,956 (26,842 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,939 (33,513 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 676,343 (4,589,351 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 61 (416 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,950 (13,229 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 390 (2,647 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 471 (3,198 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,583 (10,738 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 431 (2,921 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 139 (941 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 262 (1,780 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 118 (804 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 (915 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 453 (3,076 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,026 (6,964 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 458 (3,110 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,374 (22,897 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,142 (14,532 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 293 (1,989 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 125 (849 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 128 (866 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 31,056 (210,732 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 6 (43 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,035 (13,810 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 207 (1,406 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,860 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria
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