Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 318 ($5.63) | $15 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 328 ($5.80) | $8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 132 ($2.34) | $4.33 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 58 ($1.03) | $0.88 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 75 ($1.33) | $2.97 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 73 ($1.29) | $4.02 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 169 ($2.99) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 161 ($2.84) | $3.35 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 ($1.06) | $1.76 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 128 ($2.26) | $3.17 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 591 ($10) | $14 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 62 ($1.09) | $1.94 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 38 ($0.68) | $2.03 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 38,698 ($684) | $2,264 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 18,225 ($322) | $1,625 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,018 ($53) | $177 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 26,579 ($470) | $1,626 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,297 ($235) | $1,156 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,757 ($49) | $109 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,643 ($29) | $47 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,000 ($407) | $298 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,518 ($115) | $118 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 327 ($5.77) | $11 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 199 ($3.51) | $22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,170 ($38) | $49 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,404 ($25) | $45 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,956 ($70) | $86 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,939 ($87) | $111 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 707,116 ($12,504) | $22,989 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 59 ($1.04) | $0.75 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,810 ($32) | $81 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 390 ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 556 ($10) | $20 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,583 ($28) | $109 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 431 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 139 ($2.45) | $3.54 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 262 ($4.64) | $5.09 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 120 ($2.11) | $3.56 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 ($2.38) | $1.83 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 453 ($8) | $21 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,026 ($18) | $45 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 458 ($8) | $25 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,374 ($60) | $222 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,142 ($38) | $74 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 258 ($4.56) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 108 ($1.91) | $4.82 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 122 ($2.16) | $5.79 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 30,076 ($532) | $395 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 6 ($0.11) | $0.19 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,786 ($32) | $52 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 218 ($3.85) | $8 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 54% cheaper than in United States
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