Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 475 (CHF 8) | CHF 26 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 335 (CHF 5.32) | CHF 14 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 116 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 13 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 55 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 1.59 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 74 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 8 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 63 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 3.86 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 201 (CHF 3.19) | CHF 11 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 128 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 3.86 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 66 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 2.88 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 105 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 2.07 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 709 (CHF 11) | CHF 14 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 64 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 2.40 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 39 (CHF 0.63) | CHF 2.40 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 76% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 38,024 (CHF 604) | CHF 2,969 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 17,074 (CHF 271) | CHF 2,117 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,328 (CHF 69) | CHF 147 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 23,225 (CHF 369) | CHF 1,624 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,265 (CHF 179) | CHF 1,257 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,220 (CHF 35) | CHF 98 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,368 (CHF 22) | CHF 43 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 22,830 (CHF 363) | CHF 448 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 7,807 (CHF 124) | CHF 112 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 352 (CHF 5.60) | CHF 15 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 241 (CHF 3.83) | CHF 30 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,850 (CHF 29) | CHF 117 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,625 (CHF 26) | CHF 60 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,069 (CHF 49) | CHF 133 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,965 (CHF 79) | CHF 173 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 748,795 (CHF 11,901) | CHF 29,037 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 57 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.53 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,744 (CHF 28) | CHF 77 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 623 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 447 (CHF 7) | CHF 45 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,419 (CHF 23) | CHF 87 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 780 (CHF 12) | CHF 4.57 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 143 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 4.16 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 265 (CHF 4.22) | CHF 4.08 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 114 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 3.51 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 145 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 3.81 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 432 (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 715 (CHF 11) | CHF 77 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 393 (CHF 6) | CHF 36 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,519 (CHF 24) | CHF 194 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,194 (CHF 35) | CHF 112 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 311 (CHF 4.94) | CHF 16 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 149 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 4.97 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 136 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 35,413 (CHF 563) | CHF 473 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.37 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,486 (CHF 24) | CHF 105 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 252 (CHF 4.00) | CHF 9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland
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