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Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to United States
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 339 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 304 ($6.00) | $8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 133 ($2.62) | $4.43 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 55 ($1.09) | $0.88 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 95 ($1.87) | $3.20 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 ($1.34) | $3.96 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 185 ($3.65) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 122 ($2.40) | $3.34 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 61 ($1.21) | $1.60 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 103 ($2.03) | $3.65 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 574 ($11) | $15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 ($1.32) | $1.92 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 43 ($0.85) | $2.16 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,974 ($649) | $2,045 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 18,427 ($363) | $1,545 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,064 ($80) | $178 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,968 ($452) | $1,515 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 ($274) | $1,090 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,252 ($64) | $117 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,531 ($30) | $48 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 29,898 ($589) | $323 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,117 ($120) | $121 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 341 ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 275 ($5.41) | $22 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,380 ($47) | $47 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,403 ($47) | $44 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,537 ($70) | $86 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,264 ($84) | $113 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,000,290 ($19,697) | $22,243 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 63 ($1.24) | $0.78 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,948 ($38) | $85 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 325 ($6) | $7 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 ($10) | $18 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,302 ($26) | $110 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 ($9) | $7 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 213 ($4.19) | $3.43 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 200 ($3.94) | $5.08 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 128 ($2.51) | $3.47 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 ($2.66) | $1.84 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 301 ($5.93) | $20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,582 ($31) | $45 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 535 ($11) | $25 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 4,062 ($80) | $172 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,688 ($53) | $78 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 322 ($6) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 123 ($2.41) | $4.92 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 163 ($3.20) | $5.92 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 35,625 ($701) | $419 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 ($0.16) | $0.25 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,735 ($34) | $50 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 197 ($3.87) | $8 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 44% cheaper than in United States
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