Cost of living comparison

Dominican Republic

compared to

Cuba

Cuba vs. Dominican Republic Cost of Living Summary

Cuba is 23.8% cheaper than Dominican Republic overall.

Restaurants: pay 30.5% less in Cuba
Groceries: pay 38.2% more in Cuba
Transportation: pay 19.7% more in Cuba
Housing: pay 48.1% less in Cuba
Childcare: pay 16.4% less in Cuba
Entertainment and Sports: pay 63.0% less in Cuba
Clothing: pay 12.6% less in Cuba

The cost of groceries and transportation in Cuba are more expensive than in Dominican Republic. Expenses including entertainment and sports, housing, restaurants, childcare, and clothing are lower in Cuba.

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Cuba vs. Dominican Republic Cost Breakdown

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pay 30.5% less for restaurants

	Dominican Republic	Cuba
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.79 DOP540.07	$3.71 CUC3.71	-57.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.21 DOP443.09	$5.00 CUC5.00	-30.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.81 DOP49.84	$1.70 CUC1.70	+109.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.45 DOP27.80	$1.00 CUC1.00	+121.0%
Average			-30.5%

Dominican Republic vs. Cuba - Cost of restaurants

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pay 38.2% more for groceries

	Dominican Republic	Cuba
Bread 1 loaf	$1.60 DOP98.24	$1.49 CUC1.49	-6.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.31 DOP203.37	$2.22 CUC2.22	-33.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.73 DOP290.63	$14.20 CUC14.20	+200.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.76 DOP108.34	$3.71 CUC3.71	+110.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.93 DOP118.36	$2.07 CUC2.07	+7.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.41 DOP86.47	$2.75 CUC2.75	+95.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.46 DOP28.17	$0.48 CUC0.48	+5.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.32 DOP81.15	$1.79 CUC1.79	+35.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.89 DOP54.43	$1.04 CUC1.04	+17.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.14 DOP70.25	$1.73 CUC1.73	+50.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.11 DOP68.13	$1.85 CUC1.85	+66.8%
Average			+38.2%

Dominican Republic vs. Cuba - Cost of groceries

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pay 19.7% more for transportation

	Dominican Republic	Cuba
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.33 DOP327.30	$4.83 CUC4.83	-9.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$24.26 DOP1,490.25	$22.50 CUC22.50	-7.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$17,685.93 DOP1M	$60,000.00 CUC60,000.00	+239.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$23.54 DOP1,446.41	$6.20 CUC6.20	-73.7%
Average			+19.7%

Dominican Republic vs. Cuba - Cost of transportation

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pay 48.1% less for housing

	Dominican Republic	Cuba
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$37.10 DOP2,278.94	$90.21 CUC90.21	+143.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$781.82 DOP48,029.48	$254.03 CUC254.03	-67.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$310.77 DOP19,091.31	$214.40 CUC214.40	-31.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$71.51 DOP4,392.81	$36.20 CUC36.20	-49.4%
Average			-48.1%

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pay 16.4% less for childcare

	Dominican Republic	Cuba
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$183.57 DOP11,277.30	$112.00 CUC112.00	-39.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,114.38 DOP376K	$7,000.00 CUC7,000.00	+14.5%
Average			-16.4%

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pay 63.0% less for entertainment and sports

	Dominican Republic	Cuba
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.49 DOP152.79	$1.60 CUC1.60	-35.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.96 DOP120.11	$1.11 CUC1.11	-43.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.98 DOP305.92	$2.00 CUC2.00	-59.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$45.88 DOP2,818.55	$19.00 CUC19.00	-58.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.80 DOP356.51	$0.85 CUC0.85	-85.4%
Average			-63.0%

Dominican Republic vs. Cuba - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 12.6% less for clothing

	Dominican Republic	Cuba
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$32.95 DOP2,024.47	$37.00 CUC37.00	+12.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$45.95 DOP2,822.96	$37.00 CUC37.00	-19.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$69.63 DOP4,277.89	$68.67 CUC68.67	-1.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$85.66 DOP5,262.46	$56.00 CUC56.00	-34.6%
Average			-12.6%

Dominican Republic vs. Cuba - Cost of clothing

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