Cost of living in Ashqelon, Israel vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Ashqelon (Israel) is 83% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 ₪ (RD$ 891) | RD$ 500 | + 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 ₪ (RD$ 809) | RD$ 400 | + 102% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 ₪ (RD$ 250) | RD$ 75 | + 233% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.85 ₪ (RD$ 102) | RD$ 65 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (RD$ 246) | RD$ 70 | + 251% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.89 ₪ (RD$ 85) | RD$ 60 | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ₪ (RD$ 433) | RD$ 243 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 ₪ (RD$ 151) | RD$ 80 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.06 ₪ (RD$ 71) | RD$ 50 | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 ₪ (RD$ 152) | RD$ 120 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37 ₪ (RD$ 638) | RD$ 800 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ₪ (RD$ 133) | RD$ 65 | + 104% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.41 ₪ (RD$ 77) | RD$ 40 | + 93% | |
Housing | + 137% | |||
Housing in Ashqelon (Israel) is 137% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,863 ₪ (RD$ 67,426) | RD$ 22,000 | + 206% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,956 ₪ (RD$ 51,588) | RD$ 16,000 | + 222% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 670 ₪ (RD$ 11,695) | RD$ 3,500 | + 234% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,629 ₪ (RD$ 45,880) | RD$ 18,000 | + 155% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,920 ₪ (RD$ 33,513) | RD$ 11,000 | + 205% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,044 ₪ (RD$ 18,230) | RD$ 2,500 | + 629% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 89 ₪ (RD$ 1,546) | RD$ 1,450 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,733 ₪ (RD$ 30,254) | RD$ 28,000 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 486 ₪ (RD$ 8,478) | RD$ 8,000 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ₪ (RD$ 637) | RD$ 390 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ₪ (RD$ 834) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 103% | |||
Clothes in Ashqelon (Israel) is 103% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 323 ₪ (RD$ 5,629) | RD$ 2,500 | + 125% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 179 ₪ (RD$ 3,117) | RD$ 1,500 | + 108% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 ₪ (RD$ 5,921) | RD$ 3,000 | + 97% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 ₪ (RD$ 6,558) | RD$ 4,500 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 94% | |||
Transportation in Ashqelon (Israel) is 94% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,333 ₪ (RD$ 2,519,258) | RD$ 700,000 | + 260% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 ₪ (RD$ 111) | RD$ 58 | + 90% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 206 ₪ (RD$ 3,596) | RD$ 2,300 | + 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58 ₪ (RD$ 1,010) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Ashqelon (Israel) is 4% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ₪ (RD$ 356) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 ₪ (RD$ 722) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 103 ₪ (RD$ 1,792) | RD$ 1,500 | + 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 ₪ (RD$ 477) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 ₪ (RD$ 295) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (RD$ 244) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.87 ₪ (RD$ 103) | RD$ 120 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11 ₪ (RD$ 194) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ₪ (RD$ 785) | RD$ 350 | + 124% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Ashqelon (Israel) is 8% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 146 ₪ (RD$ 2,556) | RD$ 1,200 | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 81 ₪ (RD$ 1,410) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 325 ₪ (RD$ 5,679) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 247 ₪ (RD$ 4,305) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (RD$ 698) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 ₪ (RD$ 237) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 ₪ (RD$ 516) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,866 ₪ (RD$ 32,574) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 ₪ (RD$ 4.98) | RD$ 9 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 ₪ (RD$ 4,239) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 ₪ (RD$ 555) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 78% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ashqelon (Israel) is 78% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 121,238 (6,946 ₪) in Ashqelon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 68,000 in Azua de Compostela.
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