- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 32% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 313 (руб 410) | руб 359 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 295 (руб 387) | руб 278 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 131 (руб 171) | руб 134 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (руб 73) | руб 65 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 97 (руб 127) | руб 81 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (руб 89) | руб 138 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 184 (руб 242) | руб 310 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 119 (руб 155) | руб 93 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 63 (руб 82) | руб 35 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 102 (руб 133) | руб 60 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 595 (руб 780) | руб 532 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (руб 88) | руб 96 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 45 (руб 58) | руб 32 | + 82% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,488 (руб 42,602) | руб 75,087 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,192 (руб 26,477) | руб 39,678 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (руб 5,915) | руб 6,137 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,968 (руб 30,117) | руб 38,271 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (руб 18,257) | руб 24,360 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,449 (руб 4,522) | руб 3,704 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,594 (руб 2,090) | руб 478 | + 337% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,670 (руб 40,218) | руб 26,419 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,436 (руб 7,128) | руб 6,120 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 380 (руб 498) | руб 403 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 540 (руб 708) | руб 509 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,240 (руб 2,938) | руб 5,511 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,345 (руб 3,075) | руб 3,037 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,363 (руб 4,410) | руб 5,637 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,803 (руб 4,987) | руб 7,478 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,035,640 (руб 1,358,035) | руб 1,208,140 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (руб 82) | руб 43 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,912 (руб 2,507) | руб 1,702 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 58% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 398 (руб 522) | руб 324 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (руб 647) | руб 508 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,323 (руб 1,735) | руб 1,237 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (руб 590) | руб 230 | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 219 (руб 287) | руб 166 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 207 (руб 271) | руб 211 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 116 (руб 152) | руб 71 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 (руб 177) | руб 104 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 295 (руб 387) | руб 515 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,592 (руб 2,087) | руб 1,688 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 526 (руб 689) | руб 682 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (руб 3,883) | руб 5,430 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,469 (руб 3,238) | руб 3,292 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 311 (руб 408) | руб 379 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 122 (руб 161) | руб 177 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 153 (руб 201) | руб 234 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (руб 36,513) | руб 31,513 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (руб 11) | руб 4.86 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,747 (руб 2,291) | руб 3,232 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 202 (руб 264) | руб 140 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 14% more expensive than in Russia
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