Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 42% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| New Zealand | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (RD$ 697) | RD$ 546 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (RD$ 476) | RD$ 374 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (RD$ 279) | RD$ 167 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.56 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 68 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (RD$ 321) | RD$ 120 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (RD$ 291) | RD$ 75 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (RD$ 304) | RD$ 224 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.99 (RD$ 165) | RD$ 159 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (RD$ 121) | RD$ 87 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.03 (RD$ 166) | RD$ 132 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (RD$ 672) | RD$ 1,105 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.96 (RD$ 131) | RD$ 71 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (RD$ 84) | RD$ 53 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 137% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| New Zealand | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,730 (RD$ 123,362) | RD$ 44,498 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,979 (RD$ 98,530) | RD$ 25,268 | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (RD$ 7,538) | RD$ 3,254 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (RD$ 84,031) | RD$ 37,110 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,021 (RD$ 66,830) | RD$ 16,257 | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$142 (RD$ 4,682) | RD$ 2,134 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (RD$ 2,700) | RD$ 2,265 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$737 (RD$ 24,379) | RD$ 23,009 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$273 (RD$ 9,021) | RD$ 5,748 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (RD$ 464) | RD$ 268 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (RD$ 1,006) | RD$ 316 | + 218% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 22% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| New Zealand | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$118 (RD$ 3,889) | RD$ 3,241 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (RD$ 2,836) | RD$ 2,258 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (RD$ 5,683) | RD$ 5,192 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (RD$ 7,052) | RD$ 5,795 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| New Zealand | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,057 (RD$ 1,225,533) | RD$ 1,990,270 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (RD$ 91) | RD$ 105 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$121 (RD$ 3,998) | RD$ 3,354 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 11% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| New Zealand | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (RD$ 497) | RD$ 387 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.87 (RD$ 194) | RD$ 413 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$68 (RD$ 2,241) | RD$ 1,997 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (RD$ 270) | RD$ 394 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (RD$ 213) | RD$ 119 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (RD$ 256) | RD$ 271 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.41 (RD$ 113) | RD$ 123 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.45 (RD$ 147) | RD$ 170 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (RD$ 1,290) | RD$ 720 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 34% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| New Zealand | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$69 (RD$ 2,297) | RD$ 1,305 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (RD$ 1,268) | RD$ 611 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$149 (RD$ 4,923) | RD$ 2,426 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$126 (RD$ 4,155) | RD$ 3,765 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (RD$ 641) | RD$ 427 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.74 (RD$ 190) | RD$ 268 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (RD$ 351) | RD$ 207 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (RD$ 38,835) | RD$ 22,115 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (RD$ 14) | RD$ 15 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (RD$ 2,273) | RD$ 3,689 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (RD$ 1,267) | RD$ 204 | + 522% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 40% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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