- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 314 (₨868) | ₨559 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 295 (₨817) | ₨610 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 128 (₨354) | ₨222 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (₨155) | ₨108 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 97 (₨267) | ₨121 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (₨188) | ₨80 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 184 (₨509) | ₨439 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 119 (₨328) | ₨154 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 63 (₨173) | ₨40 | + 338% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 102 (₨281) | ₨293 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 562 (₨1,552) | ₨2,141 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (₨185) | ₨117 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 45 (₨123) | ₨56 | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,488 (₨89,778) | ₨57,192 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,192 (₨55,798) | ₨36,148 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (₨12,465) | ₨8,238 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,968 (₨63,469) | ₨44,615 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (₨38,474) | ₨25,516 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,449 (₨9,530) | ₨6,795 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,594 (₨4,404) | ₨2,646 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,670 (₨84,754) | ₨39,967 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,436 (₨15,022) | ₨11,006 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 380 (₨1,050) | ₨499 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 496 (₨1,371) | ₨939 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (₨6,112) | ₨2,600 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,630 (₨7,267) | ₨4,026 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (₨9,499) | ₨6,156 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,748 (₨10,358) | ₨5,351 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,035,640 (₨2,861,893) | ₨1,833,160 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (₨172) | ₨90 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,912 (₨5,284) | ₨2,481 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 398 (₨1,101) | ₨227 | + 384% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (₨1,364) | ₨652 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (₨3,797) | ₨2,133 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (₨1,243) | ₨444 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 216 (₨596) | ₨275 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 210 (₨579) | ₨340 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 115 (₨319) | ₨142 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 130 (₨359) | ₨109 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 281 (₨777) | ₨637 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,464 (₨4,046) | ₨1,494 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 523 (₨1,446) | ₨1,128 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (₨8,184) | ₨3,688 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (₨6,700) | ₨3,101 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 303 (₨838) | ₨526 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (₨312) | ₨392 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 (₨420) | ₨548 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (₨76,948) | ₨55,238 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (₨22) | ₨26 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,706 (₨4,715) | ₨4,025 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 213 (₨588) | ₨185 | + 218% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan
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