Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 580 (3,820 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 328 (2,162 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 95 (626 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 52 (341 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 77 (509 ₦) | 708 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 61 (404 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 207 (1,363 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 126 (831 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 69 (457 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 96 (634 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 710 (4,677 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 69 (452 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 30 (198 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 33,194 (218,800 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 17,139 (112,974 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,405 (22,443 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 23,376 (154,083 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,653 (76,808 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,269 (14,956 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,357 (8,942 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,321 (186,679 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,519 (42,969 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 270 (1,782 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 199 (1,310 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,932 (12,738 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,611 (10,619 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,063 (20,190 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,272 (28,160 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 854,532 (5,632,721 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 59 (389 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,697 (11,184 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 394 (2,597 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 592 (3,903 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,436 (9,464 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 414 (2,728 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 141 (929 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 187 (1,236 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 102 (674 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 (888 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 456 (3,007 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 552 (3,636 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 447 (2,944 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,698 (11,190 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,169 (14,295 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 430 (2,835 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 146 (961 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 132 (871 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 38,138 (251,389 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (58 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,471 (9,694 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 230 (1,516 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,527 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria
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