Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 534 (R$ 48) | R$ 36 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 373 (R$ 34) | R$ 34 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 137 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 66 (R$ 5.92) | R$ 5.84 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 172 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 69 (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 281 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 150 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 71 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.68 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 114 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,009 (R$ 91) | R$ 44 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 69 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 45 (R$ 4.07) | R$ 4.91 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 43,775 (R$ 3,943) | R$ 3,720 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,581 (R$ 2,304) | R$ 2,492 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 2,818 (R$ 254) | R$ 595 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 34,720 (R$ 3,127) | R$ 2,637 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 15,865 (R$ 1,429) | R$ 1,696 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,755 (R$ 158) | R$ 510 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,722 (R$ 155) | R$ 89 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 19,944 (R$ 1,797) | R$ 2,004 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,357 (R$ 483) | R$ 630 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 434 (R$ 39) | R$ 29 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 255 (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,779 (R$ 340) | R$ 250 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,456 (R$ 221) | R$ 247 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,938 (R$ 445) | R$ 410 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,506 (R$ 406) | R$ 304 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,290,230 (R$ 116,220) | R$ 116,563 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 109 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.53 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,933 (R$ 264) | R$ 230 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (R$ 35) | R$ 22 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 232 (R$ 21) | R$ 44 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,678 (R$ 151) | R$ 264 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 224 (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 129 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 234 (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 160 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 153 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.28 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 690 (R$ 62) | R$ 55 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,083 (R$ 98) | R$ 113 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 490 (R$ 44) | R$ 66 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,558 (R$ 140) | R$ 210 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,770 (R$ 340) | R$ 199 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 408 (R$ 37) | R$ 29 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 225 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 182 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 13,895 (R$ 1,252) | R$ 4,141 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 5.51 (R$ 0.50) | R$ 1.29 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,985 (R$ 179) | R$ 125 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 247 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 7% more expensive than in Brazil
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