Cost of living in Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) is 32% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 500 (₨629) | ₨524 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 400 (₨503) | ₨232 | + 117% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 75 (₨94) | ₨178 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 65 (₨82) | ₨53 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 70 (₨88) | ₨74 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 60 (₨76) | ₨38 | + 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 243 (₨305) | ₨147 | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 80 (₨101) | ₨133 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 50 (₨63) | ₨19 | + 239% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 120 (₨151) | ₨109 | + 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 800 (₨1,007) | ₨819 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 65 (₨82) | ₨75 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 40 (₨50) | ₨27 | + 86% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) is 18% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 22,000 (₨27,689) | ₨21,065 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 16,000 (₨20,138) | ₨15,843 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,500 (₨4,405) | ₨3,761 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 18,000 (₨22,655) | ₨28,261 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,000 (₨13,845) | ₨9,442 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,500 (₨3,147) | ₨3,583 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,450 (₨1,825) | ₨967 | + 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,000 (₨35,241) | ₨36,957 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 8,000 (₨10,069) | ₨11,203 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 390 (₨491) | ₨332 | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨148 | - | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,500 (₨3,147) | ₨2,276 | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,500 (₨1,888) | ₨2,500 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,000 (₨3,776) | ₨3,034 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,500 (₨5,664) | ₨2,269 | + 150% | |
Transportation | + 62% | |||
Transportation in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) is 62% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 700,000 (₨881,026) | ₨734,341 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 (₨73) | ₨67 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,300 (₨2,895) | ₨1,157 | + 150% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) is 19% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨174 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨500 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,500 (₨1,888) | ₨500 | + 278% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨250 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨152 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨189 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 120 (₨151) | ₨106 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨73 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 350 (₨441) | ₨190 | + 132% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) is 14% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,200 (₨1,510) | ₨1,199 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨451 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,423 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,473 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨525 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨164 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (₨11) | ₨2.83 | + 300% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨2,533 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨187 | - | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on September 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) is 29% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨83,635 (RD$ 66,450) in Azua de Compostela to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨65,000 in Ghaziabad.
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