Cost of living in India compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 50% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| India | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨386 (RD$ 263) | RD$ 924 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 (RD$ 241) | RD$ 429 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨171 (RD$ 117) | RD$ 192 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (RD$ 39) | RD$ 70 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (RD$ 58) | RD$ 119 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨46 (RD$ 31) | RD$ 80 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (RD$ 178) | RD$ 255 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨165 (RD$ 112) | RD$ 162 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (RD$ 22) | RD$ 88 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (RD$ 115) | RD$ 157 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨798 (RD$ 544) | RD$ 750 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨98 (RD$ 66) | RD$ 78 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (RD$ 27) | RD$ 48 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in India is 44% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| India | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,685 (RD$ 24,324) | RD$ 52,795 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,997 (RD$ 15,675) | RD$ 24,788 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,784 (RD$ 3,261) | RD$ 3,841 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,549 (RD$ 18,778) | RD$ 24,946 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,227 (RD$ 11,061) | RD$ 14,018 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,217 (RD$ 3,556) | RD$ 2,086 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨630 (RD$ 429) | RD$ 1,469 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,090 (RD$ 21,192) | RD$ 26,888 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,916 (RD$ 8,122) | RD$ 7,267 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨571 (RD$ 389) | RD$ 316 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨595 (RD$ 405) | RD$ 1,272 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in India is 27% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| India | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,383 (RD$ 1,624) | RD$ 2,834 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,947 (RD$ 2,009) | RD$ 2,085 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,074 (RD$ 2,777) | RD$ 5,169 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,115 (RD$ 2,123) | RD$ 6,388 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in India is 43% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| India | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,501,930 (RD$ 1,023,776) | RD$ 878,116 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (RD$ 71) | RD$ 100 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,156 (RD$ 788) | RD$ 2,700 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 45% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| India | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨155 (RD$ 106) | RD$ 346 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨289 (RD$ 197) | RD$ 626 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨932 (RD$ 635) | RD$ 1,808 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨381 (RD$ 259) | RD$ 469 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨204 (RD$ 139) | RD$ 151 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (RD$ 196) | RD$ 255 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨178 (RD$ 121) | RD$ 144 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨94 (RD$ 64) | RD$ 162 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨317 (RD$ 216) | RD$ 848 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 41% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| India | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,414 (RD$ 964) | RD$ 1,105 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨584 (RD$ 398) | RD$ 647 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,372 (RD$ 936) | RD$ 1,827 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,007 (RD$ 1,368) | RD$ 3,110 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨817 (RD$ 557) | RD$ 504 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨226 (RD$ 154) | RD$ 219 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (RD$ 122) | RD$ 189 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,125 (RD$ 36,212) | RD$ 22,938 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 (RD$ 0.88) | RD$ 9 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,424 (RD$ 970) | RD$ 3,346 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨266 (RD$ 181) | RD$ 284 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,457 prices entered by 1,376 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in India is 44% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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