Cost of living in Chania (Greece) is 52% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Chania (Greece) is 61% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chania (Greece) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €13 (RD$ 899) | RD$ 500 | 80% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (RD$ 476) | RD$ 400 | 19% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.79 (RD$ 329) | RD$ 75 | 338% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.27 (RD$ 87) | RD$ 65 | 34% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €4.68 (RD$ 321) | RD$ 70 | 359% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.19 (RD$ 82) | RD$ 60 | 37% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.44 (RD$ 373) | RD$ 243 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.40 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 80 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €0.73 (RD$ 50) | RD$ 50 | 1% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.17 (RD$ 80) | RD$ 120 | 33% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 (RD$ 493) | RD$ 800 | 38% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.85 (RD$ 127) | RD$ 65 | 95% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.88 (RD$ 60) | RD$ 40 | 50% |
| Housing in Chania (Greece) is 46% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Chania (Greece) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €522 (RD$ 35,824) | RD$ 22,000 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €427 (RD$ 29,266) | RD$ 16,000 | 83% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €151 (RD$ 10,392) | RD$ 3,500 | 197% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €343 (RD$ 23,542) | RD$ 18,000 | 31% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €269 (RD$ 18,474) | RD$ 11,000 | 68% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €79 (RD$ 5,439) | RD$ 2,500 | 118% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €24 (RD$ 1,613) | RD$ 1,450 | 11% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €300 (RD$ 20,579) | RD$ 28,000 | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €70 (RD$ 4,788) | RD$ 8,000 | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €9 (RD$ 632) | RD$ 390 | 62% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €5.43 (RD$ 372) | - | - |
| Clothes in Chania (Greece) is 70% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Chania (Greece) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €103 (RD$ 7,034) | RD$ 2,500 | 181% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €25 (RD$ 1,693) | RD$ 1,500 | 13% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €92 (RD$ 6,287) | RD$ 3,000 | 110% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €97 (RD$ 6,666) | RD$ 4,500 | 48% |
| Transportation in Chania (Greece) is 86% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Chania (Greece) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €23,760 (RD$ 1,629,822) | RD$ 700,000 | 133% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.65 (RD$ 113) | RD$ 58 | 95% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €61 (RD$ 4,155) | RD$ 2,300 | 81% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Chania (Greece) is 16% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Chania (Greece) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €4.43 (RD$ 304) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €6.00 (RD$ 412) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €41 (RD$ 2,832) | RD$ 1,500 | 89% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.00 (RD$ 206) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.14 (RD$ 215) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.40 (RD$ 233) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.83 (RD$ 126) | RD$ 120 | 5% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.17 (RD$ 149) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €11 (RD$ 735) | RD$ 350 | 110% |
| Entertainment in Chania (Greece) is 7% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Chania (Greece) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €27 (RD$ 1,846) | RD$ 1,200 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €14 (RD$ 960) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €30 (RD$ 2,058) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €37 (RD$ 2,515) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €7 (RD$ 514) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.75 (RD$ 189) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.71 (RD$ 255) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €500 (RD$ 34,298) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | RD$ 9 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €43 (RD$ 2,973) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €3.83 (RD$ 263) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 100,192 (€1,461) in Chania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 66,000 in Azua de Compostela.