Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 25% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 924 (30KM) | 19KM | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 429 (14KM) | 12KM | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 190 (6KM) | 6KM | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 70 (2.25KM) | 2.26KM | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 115 (3.72KM) | 4.81KM | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 89 (2.87KM) | 4.34KM | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 255 (8KM) | 12KM | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 162 (5.21KM) | 2.56KM | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 88 (2.85KM) | 1.76KM | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 157 (5.06KM) | 2.08KM | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 711 (23KM) | 20KM | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 106 (3.41KM) | 3.01KM | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 48 (1.54KM) | 1.71KM | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 28% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 55,789 (1,798KM) | 1,016KM | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 26,001 (838KM) | 661KM | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,146 (134KM) | 302KM | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,812 (832KM) | 705KM | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,922 (449KM) | 487KM | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,106 (68KM) | 196KM | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,469 (47KM) | 30KM | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 26,888 (867KM) | 580KM | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 7,267 (234KM) | 455KM | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 316 (10KM) | 11KM | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,272 (41KM) | 12KM | + 235% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 21% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,834 (91KM) | 156KM | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,085 (67KM) | 79KM | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,169 (167KM) | 211KM | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 6,388 (206KM) | 206KM | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 28% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 878,116 (28,299KM) | 25,000KM | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 100 (3.22KM) | 2.63KM | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,700 (87KM) | 62KM | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 346 (11KM) | 27KM | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 626 (20KM) | 10KM | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,808 (58KM) | 50KM | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 469 (15KM) | 5.70KM | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 151 (4.86KM) | 8KM | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 255 (8KM) | 6KM | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 144 (4.64KM) | 2.35KM | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 162 (5.22KM) | 6KM | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 848 (27KM) | 11KM | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 19% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,105 (36KM) | 39KM | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 647 (21KM) | 19KM | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,827 (59KM) | 45KM | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,110 (100KM) | 81KM | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 504 (16KM) | 10KM | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 219 (7KM) | 3.79KM | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 189 (6KM) | 4.10KM | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,938 (739KM) | 924KM | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (0.30KM) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,346 (108KM) | 57KM | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 284 (9KM) | 7KM | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,145 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 20% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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