Cost of Living Comparison Between Dominican Republic and Philippines Reverse

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Consumer Prices in Philippines are 16.4% lower than in Dominican Republic (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in Philippines are 19.4% lower than in Dominican Republic
Rent Prices in Philippines are 30.8% lower than in Dominican Republic
Restaurant Prices in Philippines are 47.3% lower than in Dominican Republic
Groceries Prices in Philippines are 5.4% lower than in Dominican Republic
Local Purchasing Power in Philippines is 16.4% higher than in Dominican Republic
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Restaurants
Dominican Republic Edit Philippines Edit Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 400.00 RD$
(393.90 ₱)
203.10 RD$
(200.00 ₱)
     -49.2 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2,800.00 RD$
(2,757.27 ₱)
1,218.59 RD$
(1,200.00 ₱)
     -56.5 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 400.00 RD$
(393.90 ₱)
203.10 RD$
(200.00 ₱)
     -49.2 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 150.00 RD$
(147.71 ₱)
71.08 RD$
(70.00 ₱)
     -52.6 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 250.00 RD$
(246.19 ₱)
121.86 RD$
(120.00 ₱)
     -51.3 %
Cappuccino (regular) 121.14 RD$
(119.29 ₱)
136.94 RD$
(134.85 ₱)
     +13.0 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 58.58 RD$
(57.68 ₱)
42.53 RD$
(41.88 ₱)
     -27.4 %
Water (12 oz small bottle) 41.98 RD$
(41.34 ₱)
22.33 RD$
(21.99 ₱)
     -46.8 %
Markets
Dominican Republic Edit Philippines Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 267.98 RD$
(263.89 ₱)
377.10 RD$
(371.34 ₱)
     +40.7 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 89.30 RD$
(87.94 ₱)
62.91 RD$
(61.95 ₱)
     -29.5 %
Rice (white), (1 lb) 32.29 RD$
(31.80 ₱)
24.00 RD$
(23.64 ₱)
     -25.7 %
Eggs (regular) (12) 98.30 RD$
(96.80 ₱)
116.79 RD$
(115.00 ₱)
     +18.8 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 188.60 RD$
(185.72 ₱)
188.63 RD$
(185.76 ₱)
     +0.0 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 133.22 RD$
(131.19 ₱)
109.69 RD$
(108.01 ₱)
     -17.7 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 239.37 RD$
(235.72 ₱)
178.81 RD$
(176.08 ₱)
     -25.3 %
Apples (1 lb) 69.58 RD$
(68.52 ₱)
72.26 RD$
(71.16 ₱)
     +3.9 %
Banana (1 lb) 22.58 RD$
(22.24 ₱)
38.26 RD$
(37.67 ₱)
     +69.4 %
Oranges (1 lb) 61.87 RD$
(60.92 ₱)
68.35 RD$
(67.31 ₱)
     +10.5 %
Tomato (1 lb) 38.26 RD$
(37.68 ₱)
41.65 RD$
(41.02 ₱)
     +8.9 %
Potato (1 lb) 36.67 RD$
(36.11 ₱)
52.83 RD$
(52.02 ₱)
     +44.1 %
Onion (1 lb) 58.41 RD$
(57.52 ₱)
66.83 RD$
(65.81 ₱)
     +14.4 %
Lettuce (1 head) 46.06 RD$
(45.35 ₱)
79.63 RD$
(78.41 ₱)
     +72.9 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 46.28 RD$
(45.58 ₱)
41.35 RD$
(40.72 ₱)
     -10.7 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 550.00 RD$
(541.61 ₱)
385.89 RD$
(380.00 ₱)
     -29.8 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 136.16 RD$
(134.08 ₱)
66.85 RD$
(65.83 ₱)
     -50.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 183.87 RD$
(181.06 ₱)
104.82 RD$
(103.22 ₱)
     -43.0 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 250.00 RD$
(246.19 ₱)
152.32 RD$
(150.00 ₱)
     -39.1 %
Transportation
Dominican Republic Edit Philippines Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 40.00 RD$
(39.39 ₱)
15.23 RD$
(15.00 ₱)
     -61.9 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 2,500.00 RD$
(2,461.85 ₱)
609.30 RD$
(600.00 ₱)
     -75.6 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 200.00 RD$
(196.95 ₱)
40.62 RD$
(40.00 ₱)
     -79.7 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 241.40 RD$
(237.72 ₱)
22.88 RD$
(22.53 ₱)
     -90.5 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 325.00 RD$
(320.04 ₱)
152.32 RD$
(150.00 ₱)
     -53.1 %
Gasoline (1 gallon) 285.72 RD$
(281.36 ₱)
259.14 RD$
(255.18 ₱)
     -9.3 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 1,560,000.00 RD$
(1,536,195.60 ₱)
1,320,144.39 RD$
(1,300,000.00 ₱)
     -15.4 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 1,768,144.12 RD$
(1,741,163.60 ₱)
1,182,485.18 RD$
(1,164,441.37 ₱)
     -33.1 %
Utilities (Monthly)
Dominican Republic Edit Philippines Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 3,226.02 RD$
(3,176.79 ₱)
5,977.92 RD$
(5,886.70 ₱)
     +85.3 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 1,071.76 RD$
(1,055.41 ₱)
2,126.19 RD$
(2,093.74 ₱)
     +98.4 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 2,522.06 RD$
(2,483.57 ₱)
1,767.90 RD$
(1,740.92 ₱)
     -29.9 %
Sports And Leisure
Dominican Republic Edit Philippines Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 1,523.63 RD$
(1,500.38 ₱)
1,863.02 RD$
(1,834.59 ₱)
     +22.3 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 785.00 RD$
(773.02 ₱)
296.72 RD$
(292.20 ₱)
     -62.2 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 350.00 RD$
(344.66 ₱)
304.65 RD$
(300.00 ₱)
     -13.0 %
Childcare
Dominican Republic Edit Philippines Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 15,780.00 RD$
(15,539.21 ₱)
8,144.39 RD$
(8,020.11 ₱)
     -48.4 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 292,223.87 RD$
(287,764.76 ₱)
302,670.56 RD$
(298,052.04 ₱)
     +3.6 %
Clothing And Shoes
Dominican Republic Edit Philippines Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 2,654.43 RD$
(2,613.92 ₱)
2,326.97 RD$
(2,291.46 ₱)
     -12.3 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 3,072.65 RD$
(3,025.76 ₱)
1,370.98 RD$
(1,350.06 ₱)
     -55.4 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 4,740.67 RD$
(4,668.33 ₱)
3,956.95 RD$
(3,896.57 ₱)
     -16.5 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 4,656.61 RD$
(4,585.55 ₱)
3,604.87 RD$
(3,549.87 ₱)
     -22.6 %
Rent Per Month
Dominican Republic Edit Philippines Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 28,989.88 RD$
(28,547.52 ₱)
17,795.55 RD$
(17,524.00 ₱)
     -38.6 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 15,014.83 RD$
(14,785.71 ₱)
9,947.79 RD$
(9,795.99 ₱)
     -33.7 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 54,249.86 RD$
(53,422.05 ₱)
39,082.19 RD$
(38,485.83 ₱)
     -28.0 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 28,139.25 RD$
(27,709.87 ₱)
20,595.68 RD$
(20,281.41 ₱)
     -26.8 %
Buy Apartment Price
Dominican Republic Edit Philippines Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 8,186.21 RD$
(8,061.30 ₱)
13,903.06 RD$
(13,690.91 ₱)
     +69.8 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 5,488.07 RD$
(5,404.33 ₱)
7,161.41 RD$
(7,052.14 ₱)
     +30.5 %
Salaries And Financing
Dominican Republic Edit Philippines Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 23,220.65 RD$
(22,866.33 ₱)
21,794.17 RD$
(21,461.60 ₱)
     -6.1 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 12.72 7.30      -42.6 %
Last update: April 2024May 2024
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