Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 49% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 558 (€8) | €16 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 302 (€4.27) | €8 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 118 (€1.66) | €5.42 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 60 (€0.84) | €1.03 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 78 (€1.10) | €3.86 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 63 (€0.90) | €2.79 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 (€2.75) | €4.87 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 147 (€2.09) | €2.29 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 72 (€1.02) | €1.65 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 103 (€1.45) | €1.56 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 691 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 66 (€0.94) | €2.04 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 34 (€0.48) | €1.34 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 45% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 43,580 (€616) | €795 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,187 (€271) | €612 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,775 (€68) | €138 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,239 (€357) | €557 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,120 (€171) | €431 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,368 (€33) | €123 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,379 (€20) | €36 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 22,557 (€319) | €440 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,315 (€89) | €109 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 254 (€3.59) | €10 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 185 (€2.61) | €9 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 54% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,043 (€29) | €81 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,373 (€19) | €41 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,455 (€49) | €94 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,078 (€58) | €97 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 43% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 795,493 (€11,248) | €23,679 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 55 (€0.78) | €1.43 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,665 (€24) | €36 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 663 (€9) | €18 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 30% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 309 (€4.37) | €8 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 357 (€5.05) | €13 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,824 (€26) | €27 | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 386 (€5.46) | €5.06 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 154 (€2.18) | €3.12 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 219 (€3.10) | €3.14 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 107 (€1.51) | €1.93 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 139 (€1.96) | €2.33 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 584 (€8) | €16 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 36% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 701 (€10) | €33 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 487 (€7) | €16 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,993 (€42) | €73 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,431 (€34) | €63 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 391 (€5.53) | €7 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 179 (€2.53) | €2.42 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 148 (€2.10) | €2.71 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 39,384 (€557) | €466 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (€0.12) | €0.20 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,775 (€25) | €33 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 246 (€3.48) | €6 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,234 (RD$ 87,263) in Santo Domingo.
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