- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 314 ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 295 ($5.87) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 128 ($2.54) | $4.54 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 ($1.12) | $0.89 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 97 ($1.92) | $3.16 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 ($1.35) | $4.00 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 184 ($3.66) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 119 ($2.35) | $3.33 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 63 ($1.25) | $1.60 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 102 ($2.02) | $3.45 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 562 ($11) | $15 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 ($1.33) | $1.91 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 45 ($0.88) | $2.13 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,488 ($645) | $2,043 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,192 ($401) | $1,582 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 ($90) | $178 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,968 ($456) | $1,587 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 ($277) | $1,129 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,449 ($68) | $121 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,594 ($32) | $48 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,670 ($609) | $334 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,436 ($108) | $119 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 380 ($8) | $11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 496 ($10) | $23 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 2% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 ($44) | $47 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,630 ($52) | $45 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 ($68) | $85 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,748 ($74) | $114 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,035,640 ($20,569) | $22,366 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 ($1.24) | $0.77 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,912 ($38) | $85 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 398 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 ($10) | $18 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 ($27) | $112 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 ($9) | $7 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 216 ($4.28) | $3.50 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 210 ($4.16) | $5.12 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 115 ($2.29) | $3.49 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 130 ($2.58) | $1.85 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 281 ($5.58) | $20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,464 ($29) | $45 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 523 ($10) | $25 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 ($59) | $173 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 ($48) | $79 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 303 ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 ($2.24) | $4.87 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 ($3.02) | $5.88 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 ($553) | $425 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 ($0.16) | $0.34 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,706 ($34) | $54 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 213 ($4.22) | $8 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 45% cheaper than in United States
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