Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 907 (₨4,353) | ₨916 | + 375% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 459 (₨2,204) | ₨1,082 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 186 (₨891) | ₨533 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 74 (₨357) | ₨230 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 143 (₨688) | ₨315 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 102 (₨491) | ₨165 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 328 (₨1,576) | ₨836 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 195 (₨936) | ₨279 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 140 (₨672) | ₨114 | + 489% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 151 (₨724) | ₨391 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 955 (₨4,586) | ₨2,569 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 85 (₨408) | ₨212 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 76 (₨363) | ₨144 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 47,739 (₨229,146) | ₨137,741 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 29,423 (₨141,228) | ₨58,708 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,990 (₨23,953) | ₨21,580 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,938 (₨124,504) | ₨79,067 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 15,047 (₨72,225) | ₨35,699 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,685 (₨12,887) | ₨17,044 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,022 (₨4,907) | ₨2,308 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 25,503 (₨122,415) | ₨58,431 | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 8,484 (₨40,724) | ₨29,384 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 462 (₨2,216) | ₨1,281 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,389 (₨6,669) | ₨625 | + 967% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,368 (₨6,566) | ₨4,832 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,197 (₨5,743) | ₨9,004 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,558 (₨21,877) | ₨13,089 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,926 (₨18,846) | ₨13,255 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,473,590 (₨7,073,223) | ₨2,800,000 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 75 (₨359) | ₨272 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,123 (₨10,190) | ₨4,030 | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 178% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 466 (₨2,236) | ₨230 | + 874% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 229 (₨1,099) | ₨838 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,347 (₨11,266) | ₨3,307 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 395 (₨1,897) | ₨1,222 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 289 (₨1,387) | ₨649 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 332 (₨1,593) | ₨557 | + 186% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 202 (₨971) | ₨396 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 218 (₨1,046) | ₨217 | + 381% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 876 (₨4,203) | ₨495 | + 749% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 39% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,134 (₨5,441) | ₨3,859 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 576 (₨2,766) | ₨1,827 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,500 (₨16,800) | ₨6,844 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,700 (₨12,960) | ₨8,435 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 649 (₨3,117) | ₨2,877 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 266 (₨1,278) | ₨566 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 241 (₨1,158) | ₨979 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 21,141 (₨101,476) | ₨149,999 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 10 (₨48) | ₨255 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,630 (₨12,625) | ₨5,226 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 301 (₨1,443) | ₨637 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,037 prices entered by 236 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan
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