Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 518 (₨1,812) | ₨520 | + 248% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 338 (₨1,183) | ₨735 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 159 (₨555) | ₨215 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 71 (₨247) | ₨118 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 99 (₨345) | ₨171 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 63 (₨220) | ₨102 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 293 (₨1,027) | ₨658 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 97 (₨339) | ₨191 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 65 (₨229) | ₨49 | + 370% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 102 (₨356) | ₨220 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 931 (₨3,256) | ₨2,141 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 77 (₨268) | ₨173 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 65 (₨228) | ₨75 | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 39,458 (₨138,047) | ₨62,047 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,141 (₨66,967) | ₨41,741 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 5,135 (₨17,964) | ₨12,734 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 21,489 (₨75,182) | ₨51,003 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,439 (₨43,519) | ₨40,597 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,969 (₨10,389) | ₨10,342 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,843 (₨6,449) | ₨2,215 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 22,005 (₨76,987) | ₨48,051 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 8,939 (₨31,273) | ₨18,356 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 350 (₨1,223) | ₨851 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 341 (₨1,194) | ₨804 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,068 (₨7,235) | ₨3,685 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,230 (₨7,804) | ₨7,400 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,052 (₨14,177) | ₨17,451 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,739 (₨16,580) | ₨9,264 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,053,280 (₨3,685,021) | ₨5,127,630 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 (₨202) | ₨146 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,070 (₨10,742) | ₨2,605 | + 312% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 375 (₨1,313) | ₨237 | + 454% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 516 (₨1,805) | ₨572 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,578 (₨5,520) | ₨1,768 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 361 (₨1,262) | ₨1,267 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 241 (₨844) | ₨575 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 230 (₨803) | ₨371 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 113 (₨395) | ₨352 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 146 (₨510) | ₨116 | + 339% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 961 (₨3,362) | ₨681 | + 394% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 695 (₨2,432) | ₨1,553 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 547 (₨1,914) | ₨1,186 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,110 (₨3,885) | ₨2,403 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,416 (₨8,453) | ₨4,127 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 417 (₨1,461) | ₨356 | + 311% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 119 (₨415) | ₨461 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 121 (₨423) | ₨513 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 27,203 (₨95,173) | ₨68,038 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (₨28) | ₨4.02 | + 600% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,066 (₨7,228) | ₨3,768 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 231 (₨809) | ₨249 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan
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