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 | ||||
| Dominican Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 518 ($9) | $17 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 338 ($6) | $9 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 159 ($2.88) | $5.07 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 71 ($1.28) | $0.99 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 99 ($1.79) | $3.33 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 63 ($1.14) | $4.43 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 293 ($5.32) | $7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 97 ($1.76) | $3.93 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 65 ($1.19) | $1.92 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 102 ($1.85) | $3.28 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 931 ($17) | $16 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 77 ($1.39) | $2.26 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 65 ($1.18) | $2.46 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Dominican Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 39,458 ($715) | $2,513 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,141 ($347) | $1,960 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 5,135 ($93) | $206 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 21,489 ($390) | $1,778 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,439 ($226) | $1,342 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,969 ($54) | $139 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,843 ($33) | $56 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 22,005 ($399) | $300 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 8,939 ($162) | $134 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 350 ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 341 ($6) | $26 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Dominican Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,068 ($37) | $51 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,230 ($40) | $46 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,052 ($73) | $92 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,739 ($86) | $120 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Dominican Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,053,280 ($19,099) | $25,474 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 ($1.04) | $1.06 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,070 ($56) | $77 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Dominican Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 375 ($7) | $7 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 516 ($9) | $19 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,578 ($29) | $125 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 361 ($7) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 241 ($4.38) | $4.17 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 230 ($4.16) | $5.50 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 113 ($2.05) | $4.18 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 146 ($2.65) | $2.05 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 961 ($17) | $25 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Dominican Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 695 ($13) | $49 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 547 ($10) | $27 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,110 ($20) | $196 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,416 ($44) | $83 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 417 ($8) | $13 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 119 ($2.15) | $5.19 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 121 ($2.19) | $6 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 27,203 ($493) | $499 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 ($0.15) | $0.17 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,066 ($37) | $53 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 231 ($4.19) | $9 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 48% cheaper than in United States
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