Cost of living in United States compared to Dominican Republic
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Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in United States is 93% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
United States | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (RD$ 1,165) | RD$ 540 | + 116% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (RD$ 642) | RD$ 422 | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (RD$ 338) | RD$ 190 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (RD$ 63) | RD$ 73 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (RD$ 269) | RD$ 118 | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (RD$ 270) | RD$ 85 | + 218% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (RD$ 432) | RD$ 257 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (RD$ 263) | RD$ 159 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (RD$ 131) | RD$ 70 | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (RD$ 179) | RD$ 134 | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (RD$ 938) | RD$ 784 | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (RD$ 174) | RD$ 81 | + 114% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (RD$ 165) | RD$ 47 | + 251% | |
Housing | + 209% | |||
Housing in United States is 209% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
United States | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (RD$ 178,257) | RD$ 57,457 | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (RD$ 136,675) | RD$ 28,006 | + 388% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (RD$ 13,186) | RD$ 4,183 | + 215% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (RD$ 121,690) | RD$ 28,370 | + 329% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (RD$ 92,703) | RD$ 13,550 | + 584% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (RD$ 8,803) | RD$ 1,976 | + 346% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (RD$ 3,804) | RD$ 1,584 | + 140% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (RD$ 17,382) | RD$ 28,006 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (RD$ 8,614) | RD$ 6,815 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (RD$ 848) | RD$ 466 | + 82% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (RD$ 1,768) | RD$ 1,242 | + 42% | |
Clothes | + 55% | |||
Clothes in United States is 55% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
United States | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (RD$ 3,390) | RD$ 2,446 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (RD$ 3,099) | RD$ 1,766 | + 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (RD$ 5,768) | RD$ 4,580 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (RD$ 7,765) | RD$ 5,309 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in United States is 53% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
United States | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (RD$ 1,684,874) | RD$ 632,273 | + 166% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (RD$ 58) | RD$ 76 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (RD$ 4,375) | RD$ 2,698 | + 62% | |
Personal Care | + 153% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 153% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
United States | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (RD$ 565) | RD$ 308 | + 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (RD$ 1,254) | RD$ 275 | + 356% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (RD$ 8,262) | RD$ 2,161 | + 282% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (RD$ 552) | RD$ 159 | + 248% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (RD$ 297) | RD$ 152 | + 95% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (RD$ 388) | RD$ 267 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (RD$ 293) | RD$ 133 | + 120% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (RD$ 140) | RD$ 148 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (RD$ 1,743) | RD$ 642 | + 171% | |
Entertainment | + 99% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 99% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
United States | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (RD$ 3,395) | RD$ 1,462 | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (RD$ 1,764) | RD$ 697 | + 153% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (RD$ 12,249) | RD$ 2,320 | + 428% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (RD$ 5,871) | RD$ 3,640 | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (RD$ 865) | RD$ 497 | + 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (RD$ 330) | RD$ 227 | + 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (RD$ 430) | RD$ 167 | + 158% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (RD$ 30,010) | RD$ 23,456 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (RD$ 22) | RD$ 8 | + 168% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (RD$ 3,926) | RD$ 2,882 | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (RD$ 605) | RD$ 261 | + 132% | |
TOTAL | + 114% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 19,202 prices entered by 2,456 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 114% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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