Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 73% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 483 (руб 831) | руб 484 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 401 (руб 690) | руб 392 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 197 (руб 340) | руб 185 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 70 (руб 121) | руб 84 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 114 (руб 197) | руб 116 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 80 (руб 138) | руб 186 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 255 (руб 439) | руб 442 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 162 (руб 278) | руб 106 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 88 (руб 152) | руб 44 | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 157 (руб 270) | руб 78 | + 245% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 750 (руб 1,293) | руб 672 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 78 (руб 135) | руб 146 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 48 (руб 83) | руб 42 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 52,795 (руб 90,941) | руб 88,544 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 24,788 (руб 42,699) | руб 53,292 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,841 (руб 6,617) | руб 8,144 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 24,946 (руб 42,971) | руб 43,955 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 14,018 (руб 24,146) | руб 27,802 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,086 (руб 3,593) | руб 4,477 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,469 (руб 2,530) | руб 561 | + 351% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 24,655 (руб 42,468) | руб 23,519 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 7,267 (руб 12,518) | руб 9,009 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 316 (руб 545) | руб 570 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,285 (руб 2,213) | руб 1,085 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,834 (руб 4,882) | руб 5,182 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,085 (руб 3,591) | руб 3,266 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,310 (руб 9,147) | руб 7,705 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 6,388 (руб 11,004) | руб 9,868 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 57% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 878,116 (руб 1,512,582) | руб 2,483,820 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 100 (руб 172) | руб 52 | + 234% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,698 (руб 4,648) | руб 2,304 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 48% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 346 (руб 596) | руб 562 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 626 (руб 1,078) | руб 657 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,808 (руб 3,115) | руб 1,938 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 469 (руб 808) | руб 422 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 151 (руб 260) | руб 241 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 255 (руб 440) | руб 299 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 144 (руб 248) | руб 111 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 162 (руб 279) | руб 147 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 848 (руб 1,461) | руб 851 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,396 (руб 2,404) | руб 1,813 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 619 (руб 1,066) | руб 680 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,731 (руб 4,705) | руб 7,421 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,538 (руб 6,095) | руб 4,003 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 475 (руб 818) | руб 493 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 219 (руб 377) | руб 205 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 189 (руб 326) | руб 241 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,938 (руб 39,512) | руб 76,156 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (руб 16) | руб 2.71 | + 489% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,561 (руб 6,134) | руб 3,687 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 284 (руб 490) | руб 200 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,104 prices entered by 550 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 45% more expensive than in Russia
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