Cost of living in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 39% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 287 (€4.11) | €9 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 313 (€4.48) | €5.45 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 107 (€1.54) | €3.75 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (€0.81) | €1.23 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 80 (€1.14) | €3.25 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 64 (€0.92) | €1.35 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 170 (€2.44) | €4.12 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 103 (€1.47) | €1.36 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 62 (€0.88) | €0.68 | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 100 (€1.43) | €1.14 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 527 (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 67 (€0.96) | €2.02 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 42 (€0.60) | €0.90 | - 34% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 25% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 28,357 (€406) | €426 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 16,876 (€242) | €302 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 2,987 (€43) | €122 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 17,806 (€255) | €316 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 9,427 (€135) | €245 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,209 (€32) | €94 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,663 (€24) | €21 | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 26,688 (€382) | €351 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,978 (€71) | €71 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 306 (€4.38) | €10 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 180 (€2.57) | €5.67 | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 39% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,328 (€33) | €83 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,001 (€29) | €40 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,648 (€52) | €70 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 2,873 (€41) | €71 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 38% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 823,290 (€11,796) | €23,202 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 61 (€0.87) | €1.57 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,852 (€27) | €39 | - 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,104 (€16) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 21% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 280 (€4.02) | €3.23 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 511 (€7) | €5.59 | + 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,472 (€21) | €32 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 361 (€5.17) | €3.88 | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 143 (€2.05) | €3.80 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 193 (€2.76) | €3.50 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 99 (€1.42) | €1.53 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 104 (€1.49) | €1.83 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 262 (€3.76) | €11 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 47% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 940 (€13) | €22 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 425 (€6) | €15 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,600 (€23) | €38 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 1,665 (€24) | €46 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 218 (€3.12) | €7 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 86 (€1.23) | €3.40 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 139 (€2.00) | €3.22 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 27,550 (€395) | €792 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (€0.11) | €0.24 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,779 (€25) | €38 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 128 (€1.83) | €4.08 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 37% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €824 (RD$ 57,481) in Santiago de los Caballeros.
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