Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Dominican Republic is 3.05 times less expensive as compared to Norway.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Dominican Republic and Norway. 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 Norway.
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 Indicators  | Dominican Republic  | Norway  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 25,000 DOP (450 USD) | 12,500 NOK (1,125 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 35,000 DOP (630 USD) | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 45,000 DOP (810 USD) | 27,500 NOK (2,475 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 15,000 DOP (270 USD) | 8,500 NOK (765 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 22,000 DOP (396 USD) | 14,000 NOK (1,260 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 30,000 DOP (540 USD) | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 10 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 10 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes  | 1.0 % | 0.2 to 0.7 % |
The average housing cost in Dominican Republic is 2.92 times less expensive than Norway.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 60,000 DOP (1,080 USD) | 50,000 NOK (4,500 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 3,000 DOP (54 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 2,500 DOP (45 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 74.37% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Dominican Republic costs 4.17 times less compared to Norway.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 600 DOP (10.80 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,200 DOP (21.60 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 45.33% less in Dominican Republic compared to Norway.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 70 DOP (1.26 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 15 DOP (0.27 USD) | 5 NOK (0.45 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 45 DOP (0.81 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 80 DOP (1.44 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 300 DOP (5.40 USD) | 120 NOK (10.80 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 250 DOP (4.50 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
In Dominican Republic, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.47 times less expensive than the cost in Norway.
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 57.53% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 120 DOP (2.16 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 60 DOP (1.08 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 80 DOP (1.44 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 80 DOP (1.44 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 70 DOP (1.26 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 90 DOP (1.62 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 120 DOP (2.16 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 1.81 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 2,500 DOP (45 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 130 NOK (11.70 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 80 DOP (1.44 USD) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 50 DOP (0.90 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 1,200 DOP (21.60 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 180 NOK (16.20 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 90 DOP (1.62 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 30.40% less in Dominican Republic compared to Norway.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 600 DOP (10.80 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 150 DOP (2.70 USD) | 90 NOK (8.10 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 70 DOP (1.26 USD) | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 70 NOK (6.30 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 300 DOP (5.40 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 350 NOK (31.50 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 2.94 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 50 DOP (0.90 USD) | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 30 DOP (0.54 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 5,000 DOP (90 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 80 NOK (7.20 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 40 DOP (0.72 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 50 DOP (0.90 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 2.03 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 1,000,000 DOP (18,000 USD) | 350,000 NOK (31,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 5,000 DOP (90 USD) | 2,500 NOK (225 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 15,000 DOP (270 USD) | 12,000 NOK (1,080 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 20,000 DOP (360 USD) | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 12 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 80 DOP (1.44 USD) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 300 DOP (5.40 USD) | 90 NOK (8.10 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 200 DOP 3.60 USD | 60 NOK 5.40 USD |
You would have to pay 1.79 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Dominican Republic compared to that of Norway.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 3,000 DOP (54 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 1,200 DOP (21.60 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 5,000 DOP (90 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 5,000 DOP (90 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 10,000 DOP (180 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 200 DOP (3.60 USD) | 80 NOK (7.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 5,000 DOP (90 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 10,000 DOP (180 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 1.05 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | Yet to Update () | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Haircuts  | 300 DOP (5.40 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 50 DOP (0.90 USD) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 7.57 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 6,000 DOP (108 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 1,200 DOP (21.60 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 3,000 DOP (54 USD) | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 12,000 DOP (216 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 3,000 DOP (54 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 3,000 DOP (54 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 2,500 DOP (45 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 2,500 DOP (45 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 200 DOP (3.60 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 200 DOP (3.60 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 100 NOK (9 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 100 DOP (1.80 USD) | 100 NOK (9 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 5,000 DOP (90 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
Sportswear  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 2.09 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 500 NOK (45 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 2,500 DOP (45 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 8,000 DOP (144 USD) | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 6,000 DOP (108 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 8,000 DOP (144 USD) | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 3,000 NOK (270 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 3,000 DOP (54 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 4.34 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 6,500 DOP (117 USD) | 8,000 NOK (720 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 12,000 DOP (216 USD) | 15,000 NOK (1,350 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 15,000 DOP (270 USD) | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 25,000 DOP (450 USD) | 30,000 NOK (2,700 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 60,000 DOP (1,080 USD) | 100,000 NOK (9,000 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 80,000 DOP (1,440 USD) | 120,000 NOK (10,800 USD) |
After School Activities  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 4,000 DOP (72 USD) | 10,000 NOK (900 USD) |
Tutoring  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) |
School Supplies  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 7.53 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 250 DOP (4.50 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 200 DOP (3.60 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 300 DOP (5.40 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 300 NOK (27 USD) |
Bowling  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 400 DOP (7.20 USD) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) |
Video Games  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 600 DOP (10.80 USD) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 5,000 DOP (90 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 3.04 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 8,000 NOK (720 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) |
Art Classes  | 800 DOP (14.40 USD) | 600 NOK (54 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 500 DOP (9 USD) | 400 NOK (36 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 800 NOK (72 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 300 DOP (5.40 USD) | 200 NOK (18 USD) |
Educational Software  | 1,000 DOP (18 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 13.46 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 50,000 DOP (900 USD) | 50,000 NOK (4,500 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 35,000 DOP (630 USD) | 35,000 NOK (3,150 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 700 DOP per hour (12.60 USD) | 666.67 NOK per hour (60 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 10,000 DOP (180 USD) | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 18 % | 0 to 25 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 10 % | 8 % |
Pension Contributions  | 6 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 60 | 80 |
Median Household Income  | 60,000 DOP (1,080 USD) | 70,000 NOK (6,300 USD) |
If you lived in Dominican Republic, you would earn 5.16 times less salary as compared to Norway.
Indicators | Dominican Republic | Norway |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 2,500 DOP (45 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,000 DOP (36 USD) | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 DOP (27 USD) | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,800 DOP (32.40 USD) | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.82 times less in Dominican Republic, as compared to Norway.
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