Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 71% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 62% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona (Spain) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €15 (RD$ 1,019) | RD$ 500 | 104% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (RD$ 557) | RD$ 400 | 39% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.71 (RD$ 253) | RD$ 75 | 237% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.91 (RD$ 62) | RD$ 65 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.73 (RD$ 186) | RD$ 70 | 166% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.80 (RD$ 123) | RD$ 60 | 104% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 (RD$ 444) | RD$ 243 | 83% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.78 (RD$ 121) | RD$ 80 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.24 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 50 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.96 (RD$ 65) | RD$ 120 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (RD$ 530) | RD$ 800 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.82 (RD$ 124) | RD$ 65 | 91% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.01 (RD$ 69) | RD$ 40 | 72% |
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 174% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Barcelona (Spain) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,451 (RD$ 98,775) | RD$ 22,000 | 349% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,086 (RD$ 73,920) | RD$ 16,000 | 362% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €130 (RD$ 8,826) | RD$ 3,500 | 152% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,046 (RD$ 71,250) | RD$ 18,000 | 296% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €735 (RD$ 50,076) | RD$ 11,000 | 355% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €88 (RD$ 6,014) | RD$ 2,500 | 141% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €29 (RD$ 1,973) | RD$ 1,450 | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €349 (RD$ 23,759) | RD$ 28,000 | 15% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €87 (RD$ 5,944) | RD$ 8,000 | 26% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €8 (RD$ 577) | RD$ 390 | 48% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (RD$ 728) | - | - |
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 67% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Barcelona (Spain) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €90 (RD$ 6,149) | RD$ 2,500 | 146% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €30 (RD$ 2,022) | RD$ 1,500 | 35% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €84 (RD$ 5,745) | RD$ 3,000 | 92% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €86 (RD$ 5,863) | RD$ 4,500 | 30% |
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 45% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Barcelona (Spain) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €24,852 (RD$ 1,692,268) | RD$ 700,000 | 142% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.26 (RD$ 86) | RD$ 58 | 48% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €41 (RD$ 2,775) | RD$ 2,300 | 21% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €20 (RD$ 1,361) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 32% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Barcelona (Spain) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €4.86 (RD$ 331) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €7 (RD$ 455) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €67 (RD$ 4,533) | RD$ 1,500 | 202% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.82 (RD$ 328) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.98 (RD$ 203) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.86 (RD$ 195) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.54 (RD$ 105) | RD$ 120 | 13% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.21 (RD$ 150) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €16 (RD$ 1,077) | RD$ 350 | 208% |
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Barcelona (Spain) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €33 (RD$ 2,261) | RD$ 1,200 | 88% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €17 (RD$ 1,127) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €64 (RD$ 4,361) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €46 (RD$ 3,127) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €10 (RD$ 675) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.50 (RD$ 170) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.92 (RD$ 267) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €485 (RD$ 33,015) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.27 (RD$ 19) | RD$ 9 | 106% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €51 (RD$ 3,482) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.04 (RD$ 343) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 106,133 (€1,559) in Barcelona to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 62,000 in Azua de Compostela.