Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 41% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 524 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 46 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 364 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 28 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 97 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 19 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 53 (Dirham 3.44) | Dirham 7 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 (Dirham 5.49) | Dirham 15 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 59 (Dirham 3.78) | Dirham 7 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 213 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 114 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 65 (Dirham 4.19) | Dirham 4.51 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 97 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 955 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 79 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (Dirham 4.56) | Dirham 8 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 30 (Dirham 1.93) | Dirham 4.65 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 70% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 29,604 (Dirham 1,909) | Dirham 7,762 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 16,387 (Dirham 1,057) | Dirham 5,728 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,896 (Dirham 251) | Dirham 686 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 21,273 (Dirham 1,372) | Dirham 4,748 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,287 (Dirham 728) | Dirham 3,415 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,272 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 365 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,452 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 277 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 31,236 (Dirham 2,014) | Dirham 950 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,683 (Dirham 431) | Dirham 375 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 279 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 37 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 172 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 33 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,972 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 231 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,780 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 192 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,164 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 342 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,985 (Dirham 257) | Dirham 345 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 8% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 806,919 (Dirham 52,036) | Dirham 85,543 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 63 (Dirham 4.03) | Dirham 2.06 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,796 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 127 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 426 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 22 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 50 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,610 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 260 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 387 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 30 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 150 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 218 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 105 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 137 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 12 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 593 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 70 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 645 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 189 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 454 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 83 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,698 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 595 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,362 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 263 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 452 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 74 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 146 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 133 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 45 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 35,356 (Dirham 2,280) | Dirham 1,834 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (Dirham 0.55) | Dirham 0.64 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,546 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 285 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 205 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 49% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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