Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 461 (₨1,240) | ₨441 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 359 (₨967) | ₨682 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 113 (₨303) | ₨269 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 55 (₨148) | ₨115 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 (₨229) | ₨152 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (₨182) | ₨86 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 207 (₨558) | ₨730 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 118 (₨318) | ₨149 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 64 (₨172) | ₨53 | + 227% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 106 (₨285) | ₨304 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 810 (₨2,182) | ₨1,613 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (₨190) | ₨130 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 62 (₨168) | ₨81 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 33,394 (₨89,891) | ₨68,178 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 18,387 (₨49,495) | ₨38,848 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,900 (₨10,498) | ₨11,046 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 21,727 (₨58,485) | ₨53,451 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,669 (₨31,411) | ₨33,101 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,355 (₨6,339) | ₨9,791 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,948 (₨5,243) | ₨2,408 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 31,413 (₨84,560) | ₨45,353 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,913 (₨18,608) | ₨22,152 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 279 (₨750) | ₨767 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 158 (₨426) | ₨518 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,035 (₨5,479) | ₨3,232 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,107 (₨5,671) | ₨5,463 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,806 (₨10,245) | ₨9,871 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,789 (₨12,892) | ₨6,396 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 981,612 (₨2,642,359) | ₨2,677,660 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (₨166) | ₨106 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,872 (₨5,039) | ₨2,392 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 426 (₨1,148) | ₨250 | + 359% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 (₨929) | ₨778 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,610 (₨4,334) | ₨1,865 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 387 (₨1,043) | ₨577 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 150 (₨403) | ₨370 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 218 (₨587) | ₨526 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 105 (₨283) | ₨185 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 137 (₨368) | ₨156 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 593 (₨1,595) | ₨515 | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 645 (₨1,736) | ₨2,013 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 530 (₨1,427) | ₨1,512 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,698 (₨4,570) | ₨2,928 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,244 (₨6,040) | ₨3,842 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 452 (₨1,217) | ₨1,548 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 128 (₨345) | ₨492 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 124 (₨333) | ₨444 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 31,376 (₨84,461) | ₨75,858 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (₨23) | ₨41 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,680 (₨4,522) | ₨3,909 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 205 (₨551) | ₨282 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,431 prices entered by 537 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan
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