Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to United States
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 461 ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 359 ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 113 ($1.98) | $4.27 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 55 ($0.97) | $0.88 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 ($1.50) | $2.88 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 ($1.18) | $4.18 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 207 ($3.64) | $6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 118 ($2.08) | $3.44 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 64 ($1.12) | $1.76 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 106 ($1.86) | $3.11 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 810 ($14) | $14 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 ($1.24) | $1.99 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 62 ($1.10) | $2.18 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 33,394 ($586) | $2,189 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 18,387 ($323) | $1,581 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,900 ($68) | $179 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 21,727 ($382) | $1,543 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,669 ($205) | $1,142 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,355 ($41) | $113 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,948 ($34) | $52 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 31,413 ($552) | $272 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,913 ($121) | $127 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 279 ($4.89) | $11 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 158 ($2.78) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,035 ($36) | $47 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,107 ($37) | $42 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,806 ($67) | $86 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,789 ($84) | $107 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 981,612 ($17,236) | $23,507 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 ($1.08) | $0.66 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,872 ($33) | $74 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 426 ($7) | $7 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 ($6) | $16 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,610 ($28) | $111 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 387 ($7) | $7 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 150 ($2.63) | $3.45 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 218 ($3.83) | $4.86 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 105 ($1.85) | $3.66 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 137 ($2.40) | $1.81 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 593 ($10) | $22 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 645 ($11) | $47 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 530 ($9) | $25 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,698 ($30) | $197 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,244 ($39) | $78 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 452 ($8) | $12 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 128 ($2.25) | $4.94 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 124 ($2.17) | $5.65 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 31,376 ($551) | $427 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 ($0.15) | $0.25 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,680 ($29) | $49 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 205 ($3.59) | $8 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 51% cheaper than in United States
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