9 things that are expensive in the Dominican Republic that used to be cheap
In recent decades, Dominicans have experienced a significant increase in the prices of various products. Factors such as COVID-19, inflation, shortages of certain goods, and increases in production costs have contributed to this situation. These price increases directly impact the “pockets” of Dominican households, especially those with limited resources. That is why we are showing you below the nine items identified by people consulted by Hoy Digital, whose prices have been a topic of conversation among Dominicans: María Méndez, a housewife, expressed this, saying that a box of 30 units, which 20 years ago sold for between RD$150 and RD$180, now costs between RD$225 and RD$250. And in grocery stores, the unit is sold for RD$10, and two for RD$15. Meanwhile, a pound of onions, which used to cost between [...]
