Cost of living in Cartagena, Spain vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Cartagena (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (RD$ 744) | RD$ 500 | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (RD$ 447) | RD$ 400 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 (RD$ 196) | RD$ 75 | + 161% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (RD$ 50) | RD$ 65 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.53 (RD$ 107) | RD$ 70 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.18 (RD$ 82) | RD$ 60 | + 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.87 (RD$ 270) | RD$ 243 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (RD$ 102) | RD$ 80 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.71 (RD$ 49) | RD$ 50 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (RD$ 42) | RD$ 120 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RD$ 498) | RD$ 800 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.47 (RD$ 103) | RD$ 65 | + 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 (RD$ 53) | RD$ 40 | + 33% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Cartagena (Spain) is 67% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €659 (RD$ 46,000) | RD$ 22,000 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €435 (RD$ 30,364) | RD$ 16,000 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (RD$ 7,110) | RD$ 3,500 | + 103% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €448 (RD$ 31,289) | RD$ 18,000 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €331 (RD$ 23,097) | RD$ 11,000 | + 110% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (RD$ 6,756) | RD$ 2,500 | + 170% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (RD$ 2,161) | RD$ 1,450 | + 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | €374 (RD$ 26,083) | RD$ 28,000 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €63 (RD$ 4,419) | RD$ 8,000 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.94 (RD$ 275) | RD$ 390 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (RD$ 680) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Cartagena (Spain) is 52% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (RD$ 5,374) | RD$ 2,500 | + 115% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (RD$ 2,142) | RD$ 1,500 | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €59 (RD$ 4,099) | RD$ 3,000 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €56 (RD$ 3,908) | RD$ 4,500 | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Cartagena (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,046 (RD$ 1,468,827) | RD$ 700,000 | + 110% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (RD$ 95) | RD$ 58 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €18 (RD$ 1,287) | RD$ 2,300 | - 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (RD$ 953) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Cartagena (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.49 (RD$ 313) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.45 (RD$ 241) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (RD$ 3,828) | RD$ 1,500 | + 155% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.66 (RD$ 256) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.74 (RD$ 121) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.07 (RD$ 144) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (RD$ 70) | RD$ 120 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (RD$ 113) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (RD$ 702) | RD$ 350 | + 100% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Cartagena (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (RD$ 1,667) | RD$ 1,200 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (RD$ 982) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (RD$ 3,257) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (RD$ 3,414) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (RD$ 433) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.88 (RD$ 131) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.26 (RD$ 158) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (RD$ 10) | RD$ 9 | + 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (RD$ 2,151) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.41 (RD$ 308) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 77,245 (€1,107) in Cartagena to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 62,000 in Azua de Compostela.
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