Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Canada
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 546 (C$13) | C$23 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 374 (C$9) | C$13 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (C$4.12) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (C$1.67) | C$2.95 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 120 (C$2.97) | C$5.30 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (C$1.84) | C$4.93 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 224 (C$5.54) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (C$3.92) | C$4.81 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (C$2.15) | C$2.97 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 132 (C$3.26) | C$3.38 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,105 (C$27) | C$18 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (C$1.75) | C$2.82 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 53 (C$1.30) | C$2.98 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 44,498 (C$1,100) | C$2,782 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,268 (C$624) | C$2,191 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,254 (C$80) | C$198 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 37,110 (C$917) | C$1,800 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,257 (C$402) | C$1,448 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,134 (C$53) | C$131 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,265 (C$56) | C$74 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,009 (C$569) | C$452 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,748 (C$142) | C$192 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 268 (C$7) | C$15 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 316 (C$8) | C$29 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,241 (C$80) | C$78 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,258 (C$56) | C$55 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,192 (C$128) | C$119 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,795 (C$143) | C$146 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (C$49,188) | C$30,155 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 105 (C$2.58) | C$1.72 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,354 (C$83) | C$111 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (C$10) | C$13 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 413 (C$10) | C$31 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,997 (C$49) | C$96 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 394 (C$10) | C$9 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 119 (C$2.95) | C$6 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 271 (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (C$3.04) | C$4.26 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (C$4.20) | C$3.45 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 720 (C$18) | C$30 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,305 (C$32) | C$66 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 611 (C$15) | C$31 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,426 (C$60) | C$127 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,765 (C$93) | C$106 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 427 (C$11) | C$14 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 268 (C$7) | C$5.15 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 207 (C$5.11) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,115 (C$547) | C$774 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (C$0.37) | C$0.42 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,689 (C$91) | C$63 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 204 (C$5.04) | C$17 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 30% cheaper than in Canada
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