- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
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- Baní
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Baní, Dominican Republic compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baní (Dominican Republic) is 55% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | E£ 72 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | E£ 72 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 100 (E£ 36) | E£ 36 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 39 (E£ 14) | E£ 13 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 100 (E£ 36) | E£ 20 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (E£ 27) | E£ 14 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 250 (E£ 89) | E£ 29 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 100 (E£ 36) | E£ 21 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 175 (E£ 62) | E£ 5.98 | + 944% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 125 (E£ 45) | E£ 19 | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 350 (E£ 125) | E£ 92 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 95 (E£ 34) | E£ 11 | + 200% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 55 (E£ 20) | E£ 10 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Baní (Dominican Republic) is 6% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 5,401 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | E£ 3,866 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | E£ 898 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 3,625 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 2,335 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 8,577 (E£ 3,062) | E£ 736 | + 316% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 750 (E£ 268) | E£ 365 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 25,000 (E£ 8,925) | E£ 6,508 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,500 (E£ 1,607) | E£ 1,489 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 750 (E£ 268) | E£ 67 | + 297% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Baní (Dominican Republic) is 27% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,850 (E£ 660) | E£ 740 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,000 (E£ 714) | E£ 614 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,500 (E£ 1,250) | E£ 1,504 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 9,500 (E£ 3,392) | E£ 777 | + 337% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Baní (Dominican Republic) is 22% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 453,039 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 31 (E£ 11) | E£ 3.88 | + 185% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 750 (E£ 268) | E£ 182 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 360% | |||
| Personal Care in Baní (Dominican Republic) is 360% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,500 (E£ 1,250) | E£ 33 | + 3719% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 80 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 750 (E£ 268) | E£ 200 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 40 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 313 (E£ 112) | E£ 21 | + 431% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 750 (E£ 268) | E£ 26 | + 941% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 250 (E£ 89) | E£ 20 | + 350% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 (E£ 48) | E£ 15 | + 228% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 48 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Baní (Dominican Republic) is 44% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 2,000 (E£ 714) | E£ 153 | + 366% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 (E£ 179) | E£ 96 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 520 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | E£ 228 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 1,500 (E£ 536) | E£ 52 | + 927% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 200 (E£ 71) | E£ 24 | + 194% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | E£ 416 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | E£ 28 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 322 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Baní (Dominican Republic) is 39% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,593
(RD$ 66,083)
in Baní
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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