Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 546 (₨2,846) | ₨972 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 374 (₨1,951) | ₨1,004 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (₨870) | ₨365 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (₨352) | ₨170 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 120 (₨627) | ₨285 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (₨389) | ₨255 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 224 (₨1,168) | ₨1,139 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (₨828) | ₨290 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (₨454) | ₨117 | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 132 (₨689) | ₨549 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,105 (₨5,763) | ₨2,784 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (₨369) | ₨289 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 53 (₨275) | ₨191 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 44,498 (₨232,076) | ₨115,670 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,268 (₨131,781) | ₨70,950 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,254 (₨16,971) | ₨25,995 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 37,110 (₨193,541) | ₨59,502 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,257 (₨84,784) | ₨50,821 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,134 (₨11,128) | ₨20,152 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,265 (₨11,814) | ₨2,097 | + 463% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,009 (₨120,003) | ₨71,636 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,748 (₨29,980) | ₨23,262 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 268 (₨1,396) | ₨1,718 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 316 (₨1,649) | ₨1,977 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,241 (₨16,902) | ₨3,426 | + 393% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,258 (₨11,775) | ₨6,254 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,192 (₨27,077) | ₨13,199 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,795 (₨30,223) | ₨8,569 | + 253% | |
| Transportation | + 163% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 163% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (₨10,380,031) | ₨4,456,060 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 105 (₨545) | ₨270 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,354 (₨17,491) | ₨4,626 | + 278% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (₨2,016) | ₨1,015 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 413 (₨2,154) | ₨1,391 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,997 (₨10,414) | ₨3,667 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 394 (₨2,055) | ₨521 | + 294% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 119 (₨621) | ₨922 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 271 (₨1,414) | ₨736 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (₨642) | ₨249 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (₨887) | ₨242 | + 266% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 720 (₨3,757) | ₨860 | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 169% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,305 (₨6,806) | ₨3,545 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 611 (₨3,189) | ₨2,089 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,426 (₨12,653) | ₨2,959 | + 328% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,765 (₨19,637) | ₨7,109 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 427 (₨2,225) | ₨880 | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 268 (₨1,396) | ₨669 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 207 (₨1,078) | ₨745 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,115 (₨115,336) | ₨119,622 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (₨78) | ₨3.79 | + 1952% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,689 (₨19,242) | ₨3,764 | + 411% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 204 (₨1,063) | ₨415 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,496 prices entered by 559 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan
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