Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 318 (₨920) | ₨577 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 328 (₨948) | ₨658 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 132 (₨383) | ₨249 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 58 (₨169) | ₨108 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 75 (₨218) | ₨120 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 73 (₨211) | ₨96 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 169 (₨489) | ₨526 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 161 (₨464) | ₨176 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 (₨174) | ₨44 | + 292% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 128 (₨370) | ₨344 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 591 (₨1,711) | ₨1,632 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 62 (₨179) | ₨126 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 38 (₨111) | ₨57 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 38,698 (₨111,918) | ₨60,758 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 18,225 (₨52,709) | ₨35,785 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,018 (₨8,727) | ₨9,753 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 26,579 (₨76,869) | ₨53,937 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,297 (₨38,455) | ₨30,998 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,757 (₨7,973) | ₨7,631 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,643 (₨4,751) | ₨2,510 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,000 (₨66,517) | ₨40,341 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,518 (₨18,852) | ₨12,473 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 327 (₨944) | ₨609 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 199 (₨574) | ₨649 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,170 (₨6,275) | ₨2,518 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,404 (₨4,060) | ₨3,757 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,956 (₨11,440) | ₨6,430 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,939 (₨14,284) | ₨5,127 | + 179% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 707,116 (₨2,045,058) | ₨2,319,940 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 59 (₨171) | ₨115 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,810 (₨5,233) | ₨2,310 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 390 (₨1,128) | ₨235 | + 379% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 556 (₨1,608) | ₨426 | + 278% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,583 (₨4,577) | ₨1,378 | + 232% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 431 (₨1,245) | ₨435 | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 139 (₨401) | ₨332 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 262 (₨759) | ₨311 | + 144% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 120 (₨346) | ₨207 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 (₨390) | ₨138 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 453 (₨1,311) | ₨434 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,026 (₨2,968) | ₨1,566 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 458 (₨1,326) | ₨1,256 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,374 (₨9,759) | ₨3,430 | + 185% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,142 (₨6,194) | ₨3,673 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 258 (₨745) | ₨792 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 108 (₨313) | ₨348 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 122 (₨353) | ₨516 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 30,076 (₨86,983) | ₨46,753 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 6 (₨18) | ₨4.30 | + 327% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,786 (₨5,167) | ₨4,335 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 218 (₨629) | ₨215 | + 192% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan
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