Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Dominican Republic is 31% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Dominican Republic | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 540 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 52 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 422 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 34 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 190 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 73 (Dirham 4.51) | Dirham 7 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 118 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 85 (Dirham 5.26) | Dirham 5.02 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 257 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 31 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (Dirham 4.37) | Dirham 3.98 | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 134 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 784 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 80 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 81 (Dirham 5.03) | Dirham 8 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (Dirham 2.91) | Dirham 4.99 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Dominican Republic is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Dominican Republic | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 57,457 (Dirham 3,563) | Dirham 9,431 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 28,006 (Dirham 1,737) | Dirham 5,945 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,183 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 797 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 28,370 (Dirham 1,759) | Dirham 6,217 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,550 (Dirham 840) | Dirham 4,162 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,976 (Dirham 123) | Dirham 568 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,584 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 283 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,006 (Dirham 1,737) | Dirham 837 | + 107% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,815 (Dirham 423) | Dirham 338 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 466 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 47 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,242 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 35 | + 117% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Dominican Republic is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Dominican Republic | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,446 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 238 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,766 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 208 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,580 (Dirham 284) | Dirham 350 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,309 (Dirham 329) | Dirham 366 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Dominican Republic is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Dominican Republic | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 632,273 (Dirham 39,211) | Dirham 117,172 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 76 (Dirham 4.73) | Dirham 2.92 | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,698 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 227 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Dominican Republic | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 308 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 13 | + 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 275 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 30 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,161 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 285 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 159 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 27 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 152 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 267 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 22 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 133 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 148 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 642 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 38 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Dominican Republic | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,462 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 194 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 697 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 92 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,320 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 396 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,640 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 378 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 497 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 76 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 227 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 167 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 36 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 23,456 (Dirham 1,455) | Dirham 1,944 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (Dirham 0.50) | Dirham 0.78 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,882 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 274 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 261 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,646 prices entered by 343 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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