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Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 339 (₨946) | ₨600 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 304 (₨851) | ₨693 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 133 (₨372) | ₨209 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 55 (₨155) | ₨107 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 95 (₨265) | ₨123 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (₨190) | ₨91 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 185 (₨518) | ₨623 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 122 (₨340) | ₨156 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 61 (₨171) | ₨43 | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 103 (₨289) | ₨296 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 574 (₨1,603) | ₨2,933 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (₨187) | ₨121 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 43 (₨121) | ₨60 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,974 (₨92,124) | ₨56,407 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 18,427 (₨51,480) | ₨36,398 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,064 (₨11,355) | ₨8,000 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,968 (₨64,167) | ₨45,388 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (₨38,897) | ₨29,469 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,252 (₨9,085) | ₨6,742 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,531 (₨4,277) | ₨2,635 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 29,898 (₨83,528) | ₨38,859 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,117 (₨17,090) | ₨12,077 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 341 (₨952) | ₨506 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 275 (₨767) | ₨1,220 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,380 (₨6,649) | ₨2,544 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,403 (₨6,712) | ₨4,152 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,537 (₨9,881) | ₨6,931 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,264 (₨11,912) | ₨5,565 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,000,290 (₨2,794,618) | ₨2,230,650 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 63 (₨175) | ₨95 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,948 (₨5,441) | ₨2,465 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 325 (₨907) | ₨239 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (₨1,379) | ₨823 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,302 (₨3,637) | ₨2,280 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (₨1,256) | ₨498 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 213 (₨594) | ₨279 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 200 (₨559) | ₨337 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 128 (₨357) | ₨160 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 (₨377) | ₨105 | + 258% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 301 (₨842) | ₨510 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,582 (₨4,421) | ₨1,448 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 535 (₨1,495) | ₨1,118 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 4,062 (₨11,348) | ₨4,212 | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,688 (₨7,509) | ₨3,318 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 322 (₨901) | ₨649 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 123 (₨342) | ₨403 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 163 (₨454) | ₨546 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 35,625 (₨99,531) | ₨63,543 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (₨22) | ₨47 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,735 (₨4,848) | ₨3,967 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 197 (₨550) | ₨319 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan
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