Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Dominican Republic is 1.12 times more expensive as compared to India.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Dominican Republic and India. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Dominican Republic and India.
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 Indicators  | Dominican Republic  | India  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 25,000 DOP (450 USD) | 30,000 INR (360 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 35,000 DOP (630 USD) | 50,000 INR (600 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 45,000 DOP (810 USD) | 75,000 INR (900 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 15,000 DOP (270 USD) | 15,000 INR (180 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 22,000 DOP (396 USD) | 25,000 INR (300 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 30,000 DOP (540 USD) | 40,000 INR (480 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 10 % | 8 % |
Realtor Commission  | 10 % | 1 % |
Property Taxes  | 1.0 % | 0.2 to 1.0 % |
The average housing cost in Dominican Republic is 1.09 times more expensive than India.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 60,000 DOP (1,080 USD) | 50,000 INR (600 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 3,000 DOP (54 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 2,500 DOP (45 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of India, you would have to pay 87.98% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Dominican Republic costs 1.80 times more compared to India.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 600 DOP (10.80 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,200 DOP (21.60 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 167.39% more in Dominican Republic compared to India.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 60 INR (0.72 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 70 DOP (1.26 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 15 DOP (0.27 USD) | 20 INR (0.24 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 45 DOP (0.81 USD) | 30 INR (0.36 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 80 DOP (1.44 USD) | 80 INR (0.96 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 300 DOP (5.40 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 250 DOP (4.50 USD) | 250 INR (3 USD) |
In Dominican Republic, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.82 times more expensive than the cost in India.
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of India, you would have to pay 63.29% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 120 DOP (2.16 USD) | 150 INR (1.80 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 60 DOP (1.08 USD) | 60 INR (0.72 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 80 DOP (1.44 USD) | 80 INR (0.96 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 80 DOP (1.44 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 70 DOP (1.26 USD) | 30 INR (0.36 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 90 DOP (1.62 USD) | 40 INR (0.48 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 120 DOP (2.16 USD) | 80 INR (0.96 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.83 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 2,500 DOP (45 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 80 DOP (1.44 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 50 DOP (0.90 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 1,200 DOP (21.60 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 90 DOP (1.62 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 169.55% more in Dominican Republic compared to India.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 600 DOP (10.80 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 150 DOP (2.70 USD) | 400 INR (4.80 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 70 DOP (1.26 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 150 INR (1.80 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 300 DOP (5.40 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.41 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 50 DOP (0.90 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 30 DOP (0.54 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 5,000 DOP (90 USD) | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 40 DOP (0.72 USD) | 20 INR (0.24 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 50 DOP (0.90 USD) | 30 INR (0.36 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.37 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 1,000,000 DOP (18,000 USD) | 1,500,000 INR (18,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 5,000 DOP (90 USD) | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 15,000 DOP (270 USD) | 20,000 INR (240 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 20,000 DOP (360 USD) | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 12 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 80 DOP (1.44 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 300 DOP (5.40 USD) | 400 INR (4.80 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 200 DOP 3.60 USD | 100 INR 1.20 USD |
You would have to pay 1.02 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Dominican Republic compared to that of India.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 3,000 DOP (54 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 1,200 DOP (21.60 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 5,000 DOP (90 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 5,000 DOP (90 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 10,000 DOP (180 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 200 DOP (3.60 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 5,000 DOP (90 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 10,000 DOP (180 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of India, you would have to pay 6.50 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | Yet to Update () | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Haircuts  | 300 DOP (5.40 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 50 DOP (0.90 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.06 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 6,000 DOP (108 USD) | 3,000 INR (36 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 1,200 DOP (21.60 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 3,000 DOP (54 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 12,000 DOP (216 USD) | 8,000 INR (96 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 3,000 DOP (54 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 3,000 DOP (54 USD) | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 2,500 DOP (45 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 2,500 DOP (45 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 200 DOP (3.60 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 200 DOP (3.60 USD) | 250 INR (3 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 70 INR (0.84 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 5,000 DOP (90 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Sportswear  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of India, you would have to pay 2.73 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 2,500 DOP (45 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 8,000 DOP (144 USD) | 10,000 INR (120 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 6,000 DOP (108 USD) | 8,000 INR (96 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 8,000 DOP (144 USD) | 3,000 INR (36 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 3,000 DOP (54 USD) | 4,000 INR (48 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.73 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 6,500 DOP (117 USD) | 15,000 INR (180 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 12,000 DOP (216 USD) | 20,000 INR (240 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 15,000 DOP (270 USD) | 30,000 INR (360 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 25,000 DOP (450 USD) | 40,000 INR (480 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 60,000 DOP (1,080 USD) | 100,000 INR (1,200 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 80,000 DOP (1,440 USD) | 150,000 INR (1,800 USD) |
After School Activities  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 4,000 DOP (72 USD) | 3,500 INR (42 USD) |
Tutoring  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
School Supplies  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.18 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 250 DOP (4.50 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 600 INR (7.20 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 200 DOP (3.60 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 300 DOP (5.40 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Bowling  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 400 DOP (7.20 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Video Games  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 600 DOP (10.80 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 5,000 DOP (90 USD) | 15,000 INR (180 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.04 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 2,500 INR (30 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Art Classes  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 600 INR (7.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 300 DOP (5.40 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Educational Software  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.32 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 50,000 DOP (900 USD) | 50,000 INR (600 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 35,000 DOP (630 USD) | 35,000 INR (420 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 700 DOP per hour (12.60 USD) | 500 INR per hour (6 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 10,000 DOP (180 USD) | 10,000 INR (120 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 18 % | 0 to 28 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 10 % | 12 % |
Pension Contributions  | 6 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 60 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 60,000 DOP (1,080 USD) | 40,000 INR (480 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, you would earn 1.72 times more salary as compared to India.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | India |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 2,500 DOP (45 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,800 DOP (32.40 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.21 times more in Dominican Republic, as compared to India.
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