Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 546 (70元) | 46元 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 374 (48元) | 40元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (22元) | 16元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (9元) | 18元 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 120 (16元) | 19元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (10元) | 11元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 224 (29元) | 63元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (21元) | 15元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (11元) | 6元 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 132 (17元) | 7元 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,105 (143元) | 118元 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (9元) | 8元 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 53 (7元) | 16元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 44,498 (5,745元) | 15,059元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,268 (3,262元) | 9,006元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,254 (420元) | 421元 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 37,110 (4,791元) | 7,547元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,257 (2,099元) | 4,347元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,134 (275元) | 262元 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,265 (292元) | 115元 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,009 (2,971元) | 1,143元 | + 160% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,748 (742元) | 589元 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 268 (35元) | 39元 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 316 (41元) | 51元 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is about the same as in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,241 (418元) | 529元 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,258 (291元) | 248元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,192 (670元) | 626元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,795 (748元) | 828元 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (256,971元) | 161,247元 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 105 (13元) | 9元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,354 (433元) | 204元 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (50元) | 39元 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 413 (53元) | 27元 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,997 (258元) | 391元 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 394 (51元) | 53元 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 119 (15元) | 33元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 271 (35元) | 34元 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (16元) | 13元 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (22元) | 15元 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 720 (93元) | 74元 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,305 (168元) | 265元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 611 (79元) | 110元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,426 (313元) | 1,294元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,765 (486元) | 348元 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 427 (55元) | 79元 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 268 (35元) | 29元 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 207 (27元) | 18元 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,115 (2,855元) | 3,321元 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (1.93元) | 0.20元 | + 864% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,689 (476元) | 410元 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 204 (26元) | 24元 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 9% more expensive than in China
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