Cost of living comparison
China is 7.0% more expensive than Dominican Republic overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 47.7% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 1.9% less in China
- Transportation
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pay 43.5% less in China
- Housing
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pay 43.9% less in China
- Childcare
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pay 3.0 times more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.1% more in China
- Clothing
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pay 13.1% less in China
The cost of childcare and entertainment and sports in China are more expensive than in Dominican Republic. Expenses including restaurants, housing, transportation, clothing, and groceries are lower in China. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in China.
If you lived in China instead of Dominican Republic, you would:
pay 47.7% less for restaurants
Dominican Republic
|
China
|
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.20
DOP446.01
|
$2.85
CN¥20.81
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.54
DOP405.10
|
$5.07
CN¥36.93
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.97
DOP60.21
|
$0.49
CN¥3.57
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.72
DOP44.89
|
$0.30
CN¥2.19
|
|
pay 1.9% less for groceries
Dominican Republic
|
China
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.52
DOP94.09
|
$1.59
CN¥11.60
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.28
DOP203.42
|
$5.85
CN¥42.65
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.35
DOP269.60
|
$6.86
CN¥50.01
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.69
DOP104.82
|
$1.60
CN¥11.64
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.22
DOP137.30
|
$1.54
CN¥11.23
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$1.07
DOP66.50
|
$0.76
CN¥5.56
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.35
DOP21.78
|
$0.57
CN¥4.18
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.97
DOP59.97
|
$0.65
CN¥4.77
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.66
DOP40.89
|
$0.52
CN¥3.82
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.66
DOP40.64
|
$0.32
CN¥2.34
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$0.90
DOP55.83
|
$0.40
CN¥2.92
|
|
pay 43.5% less for transportation
Dominican Republic
|
China
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
DOP287.61
|
$4.44
CN¥32.40
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$56.13
DOP3,478.70
|
$22.47
CN¥163.80
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$26,137.07
DOP1,619,983.13
|
$19,071.53
CN¥139,027.67
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.92
DOP1,420.78
|
$3.97
CN¥28.97
|
|
pay 43.9% less for housing
Dominican Republic
|
China
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$36.09
DOP2,236.59
|
$11.70
CN¥85.25
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$624.27
DOP38,692.43
|
$328.33
CN¥2,393.46
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$355.68
DOP22,044.87
|
$205.78
CN¥1,500.10
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$49.67
DOP3,078.56
|
$40.46
CN¥294.93
|
|
pay 3.0 times more for childcare
Dominican Republic
|
China
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$250.80
DOP15,544.53
|
$459.70
CN¥3,351.11
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$4,459.64
DOP276,409.67
|
$18,318.08
CN¥133,535.14
|
|
pay 2.1% more for entertainment and sports
Dominican Republic
|
China
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.61
DOP161.79
|
$1.09
CN¥7.95
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.03
DOP125.59
|
$3.07
CN¥22.36
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.25
DOP263.46
|
$3.23
CN¥23.57
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.73
DOP1,904.50
|
$41.41
CN¥301.86
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.58
DOP345.63
|
$5.93
CN¥43.19
|
|
pay 13.1% less for clothing
Dominican Republic
|
China
|
||
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$46.15
DOP2,860.67
|
$48.23
CN¥351.55
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.61
DOP2,889.09
|
$31.67
CN¥230.88
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.84
DOP5,010.69
|
$72.53
CN¥528.70
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$88.22
DOP5,467.64
|
$75.53
CN¥550.63
|
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