Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 41% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 546 (kr70) | kr139 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 374 (kr48) | kr88 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (kr21) | kr40 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (kr9) | kr13 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 120 (kr15) | kr38 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (kr10) | kr30 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 224 (kr29) | kr55 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (kr20) | kr20 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (kr11) | kr13 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 132 (kr17) | kr13 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,105 (kr141) | kr89 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (kr9) | kr20 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 53 (kr7) | kr20 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 62% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 44,498 (kr5,689) | kr17,829 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,268 (kr3,231) | kr13,658 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,254 (kr416) | kr1,411 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 37,110 (kr4,745) | kr12,192 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,257 (kr2,078) | kr9,226 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,134 (kr273) | kr989 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,265 (kr290) | kr236 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,009 (kr2,942) | kr2,807 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,748 (kr735) | kr525 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 268 (kr34) | kr74 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 316 (kr40) | kr258 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 26% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,241 (kr414) | kr767 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,258 (kr289) | kr342 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,192 (kr664) | kr760 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,795 (kr741) | kr1,104 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 21% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (kr254,467) | kr297,772 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 105 (kr13) | kr15 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,354 (kr429) | kr594 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 34% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (kr49) | kr36 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 413 (kr53) | kr138 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,997 (kr255) | kr485 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 394 (kr50) | kr44 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 119 (kr15) | kr26 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 271 (kr35) | kr24 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (kr16) | kr18 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (kr22) | kr15 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 720 (kr92) | kr299 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 29% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,305 (kr167) | kr410 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 611 (kr78) | kr246 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,426 (kr310) | kr859 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,765 (kr481) | kr776 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 427 (kr55) | kr109 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 268 (kr34) | kr42 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 207 (kr26) | kr51 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,115 (kr2,827) | kr5,274 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (kr1.91) | kr1.05 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,689 (kr472) | kr286 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 204 (kr26) | kr60 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 39% cheaper than in Denmark
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