Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 70% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (RD$ 1,035) | RD$ 500 | + 107% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (RD$ 579) | RD$ 400 | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 (RD$ 274) | RD$ 75 | + 265% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (RD$ 64) | RD$ 65 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.78 (RD$ 196) | RD$ 70 | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.82 (RD$ 128) | RD$ 60 | + 114% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (RD$ 483) | RD$ 243 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (RD$ 126) | RD$ 80 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 50 | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (RD$ 71) | RD$ 120 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RD$ 514) | RD$ 800 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (RD$ 128) | RD$ 65 | + 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (RD$ 71) | RD$ 40 | + 76% | |
Housing | + 188% | |||
Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 188% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,477 (RD$ 104,204) | RD$ 22,000 | + 374% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,094 (RD$ 77,199) | RD$ 16,000 | + 382% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (RD$ 9,337) | RD$ 3,500 | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,075 (RD$ 75,850) | RD$ 18,000 | + 321% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €755 (RD$ 53,254) | RD$ 11,000 | + 384% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 (RD$ 6,463) | RD$ 2,500 | + 159% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (RD$ 2,082) | RD$ 1,450 | + 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | €342 (RD$ 24,161) | RD$ 28,000 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (RD$ 6,147) | RD$ 8,000 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (RD$ 625) | RD$ 390 | + 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RD$ 754) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 69% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (RD$ 6,046) | RD$ 2,500 | + 142% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (RD$ 2,071) | RD$ 1,500 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (RD$ 6,206) | RD$ 3,000 | + 107% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (RD$ 5,893) | RD$ 4,500 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 49% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,065 (RD$ 1,697,745) | RD$ 700,000 | + 143% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 58 | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (RD$ 2,875) | RD$ 2,300 | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (RD$ 1,483) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 36% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.39 (RD$ 380) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (RD$ 590) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €68 (RD$ 4,791) | RD$ 1,500 | + 219% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.94 (RD$ 349) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (RD$ 257) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (RD$ 207) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (RD$ 125) | RD$ 120 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.48 (RD$ 175) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (RD$ 1,129) | RD$ 350 | + 223% | |
Entertainment | + 31% | |||
Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 31% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (RD$ 2,310) | RD$ 1,200 | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (RD$ 1,188) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (RD$ 4,690) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (RD$ 3,362) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (RD$ 696) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.43 (RD$ 172) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (RD$ 284) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €503 (RD$ 35,478) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (RD$ 23) | RD$ 9 | + 156% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (RD$ 3,447) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (RD$ 354) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 78% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 78% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 110,200 (€1,562) in Barcelona to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 62,000 in Azua de Compostela.
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