Cost of living in Brescia, Italy vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in Brescia (Italy) is 63% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (RD$ 861) | RD$ 500 | + 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (RD$ 553) | RD$ 400 | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.56 (RD$ 318) | RD$ 75 | + 323% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (RD$ 68) | RD$ 65 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.03 (RD$ 211) | RD$ 70 | + 201% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (RD$ 153) | RD$ 60 | + 155% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (RD$ 504) | RD$ 243 | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (RD$ 136) | RD$ 80 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (RD$ 73) | RD$ 50 | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (RD$ 74) | RD$ 120 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.50 (RD$ 382) | RD$ 800 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (RD$ 127) | RD$ 65 | + 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (RD$ 74) | RD$ 40 | + 84% | |
Housing | + 94% | |||
Housing in Brescia (Italy) is 94% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €637 (RD$ 44,311) | RD$ 22,000 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €539 (RD$ 37,487) | RD$ 16,000 | + 134% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (RD$ 11,241) | RD$ 3,500 | + 221% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €604 (RD$ 42,018) | RD$ 18,000 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €521 (RD$ 36,230) | RD$ 11,000 | + 229% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (RD$ 8,340) | RD$ 2,500 | + 234% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (RD$ 1,944) | RD$ 1,450 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | €435 (RD$ 30,298) | RD$ 28,000 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (RD$ 8,650) | RD$ 8,000 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.96 (RD$ 345) | RD$ 390 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (RD$ 723) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 139% | |||
Clothes in Brescia (Italy) is 139% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (RD$ 5,915) | RD$ 2,500 | + 137% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €54 (RD$ 3,758) | RD$ 1,500 | + 151% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (RD$ 6,477) | RD$ 3,000 | + 116% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 (RD$ 9,584) | RD$ 4,500 | + 113% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in Brescia (Italy) is 68% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,890 (RD$ 1,662,251) | RD$ 700,000 | + 137% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (RD$ 107) | RD$ 58 | + 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (RD$ 3,473) | RD$ 2,300 | + 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (RD$ 1,381) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Brescia (Italy) is 48% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (RD$ 488) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (RD$ 647) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (RD$ 5,719) | RD$ 1,500 | + 281% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.90 (RD$ 341) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (RD$ 252) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (RD$ 209) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (RD$ 142) | RD$ 120 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (RD$ 139) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (RD$ 1,181) | RD$ 350 | + 238% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Brescia (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (RD$ 2,485) | RD$ 1,200 | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (RD$ 1,183) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (RD$ 6,242) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (RD$ 4,572) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.87 (RD$ 408) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (RD$ 115) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (RD$ 375) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 (RD$ 29,505) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (RD$ 11) | RD$ 9 | + 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €68 (RD$ 4,701) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (RD$ 374) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 64% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brescia (Italy) is 64% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 98,578 (€1,417) in Brescia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 60,000 in Azua de Compostela.
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