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Dominican Republic vs United States

United States is about 60% pricier than Dominican Republic overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 40.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 69 of 100).

Metric Dominican Republic United States
Price level (US=100) 40.1 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,542 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,050 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 3.3% 2.9%

What's different, by category

Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.

Category Dominican Republic United States
Housing & utilities 26 215
Food 92 117
Transport 81 116
Restaurants & hotels 79 142
Health 49 208
Communication 129 224

Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).

Quality of life

Metric Dominican Republic United States
Quality-of-life score 69/100 91/100
Life expectancy 74 yrs 79 yrs
Safety ยท homicide /100k 10.9 5.8
Internet users 91% 95%

Frequently asked

Is Dominican Republic more expensive than United States?

United States is more expensive: about 60% pricier than Dominican Republic overall.

What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?

Living the way $100,000 buys in Dominican Republic would cost roughly $249,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.

Which has the better quality of life, Dominican Republic or United States?

United States scores higher, 91 vs 69 out of 100.

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A $100,000 lifestyle in Dominican Republic would cost about

$249,500

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