Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 65% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 907 (руб 1,221) | руб 494 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 459 (руб 618) | руб 361 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 186 (руб 250) | руб 213 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 74 (руб 100) | руб 86 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 143 (руб 193) | руб 137 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 102 (руб 138) | руб 208 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 328 (руб 442) | руб 441 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 195 (руб 263) | руб 128 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 140 (руб 188) | руб 58 | + 222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 151 (руб 203) | руб 84 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 955 (руб 1,287) | руб 692 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 85 (руб 114) | руб 175 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 76 (руб 102) | руб 43 | + 137% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 47,739 (руб 64,286) | руб 102,249 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 29,423 (руб 39,621) | руб 56,047 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,990 (руб 6,720) | руб 7,760 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,938 (руб 34,929) | руб 52,573 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 15,047 (руб 20,262) | руб 33,044 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,685 (руб 3,615) | руб 5,587 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,022 (руб 1,377) | руб 958 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 25,503 (руб 34,343) | руб 20,885 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 8,484 (руб 11,425) | руб 7,221 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 462 (руб 622) | руб 548 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,389 (руб 1,871) | руб 618 | + 203% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 52% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,368 (руб 1,842) | руб 6,816 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,197 (руб 1,611) | руб 3,176 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,558 (руб 6,137) | руб 7,907 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,926 (руб 5,287) | руб 6,921 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,473,590 (руб 1,984,351) | руб 2,485,230 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 75 (руб 101) | руб 56 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,123 (руб 2,859) | руб 2,318 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 82% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 466 (руб 627) | руб 270 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 229 (руб 308) | руб 515 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,347 (руб 3,161) | руб 1,977 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 395 (руб 532) | руб 320 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 289 (руб 389) | руб 187 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 332 (руб 447) | руб 172 | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 202 (руб 272) | руб 123 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 218 (руб 293) | руб 132 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 876 (руб 1,179) | руб 589 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,134 (руб 1,526) | руб 1,593 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 576 (руб 776) | руб 680 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,500 (руб 4,713) | руб 6,005 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,700 (руб 3,636) | руб 3,237 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 649 (руб 874) | руб 473 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 266 (руб 359) | руб 177 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 241 (руб 325) | руб 236 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 21,141 (руб 28,469) | руб 50,539 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 10 (руб 13) | руб 23 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,630 (руб 3,542) | руб 3,349 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 301 (руб 405) | руб 197 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,201 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 7% more expensive than in Russia
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