Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 564 (CHF 9) | CHF 26 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 378 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 158 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 12 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 66 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 1.77 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 104 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 69 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 4.44 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 281 (CHF 4.62) | CHF 11 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 150 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 3.75 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 71 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.41 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 114 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 1.93 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,009 (CHF 17) | CHF 15 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 74 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 2.53 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 45 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 2.69 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 56,537 (CHF 931) | CHF 3,015 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 34,458 (CHF 567) | CHF 2,419 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,898 (CHF 64) | CHF 200 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 34,720 (CHF 572) | CHF 1,714 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 15,865 (CHF 261) | CHF 1,271 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,755 (CHF 29) | CHF 116 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,722 (CHF 28) | CHF 55 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 19,944 (CHF 328) | CHF 472 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,357 (CHF 88) | CHF 123 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 434 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 255 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 34 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,779 (CHF 62) | CHF 104 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,456 (CHF 40) | CHF 46 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,938 (CHF 81) | CHF 117 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,506 (CHF 74) | CHF 157 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,290,230 (CHF 21,244) | CHF 33,459 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 92 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 1.97 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,933 (CHF 48) | CHF 81 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 232 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 26 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,678 (CHF 28) | CHF 176 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 224 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 5.94 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 129 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 4.18 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 234 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 5.42 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 160 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 3.13 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 153 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 3.28 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 740 (CHF 12) | CHF 55 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,083 (CHF 18) | CHF 76 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 528 (CHF 9) | CHF 36 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,558 (CHF 26) | CHF 85 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,574 (CHF 59) | CHF 121 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 505 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 225 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 5.01 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 182 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 7 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 13,895 (CHF 229) | CHF 679 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 5.51 (CHF 0.09) | CHF 0.28 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,675 (CHF 61) | CHF 89 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 247 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 9 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,692 prices entered by 241 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 56% cheaper than in Switzerland
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