Cost of living in Athens, Greece vs San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic
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Food | + 78% | |||
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Food in Athens (Greece) is 78% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (RD$ 1,147) | RD$ 800 | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (RD$ 550) | RD$ 150 | + 266% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.69 (RD$ 261) | RD$ 45 | + 480% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 45 | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.87 (RD$ 274) | RD$ 60 | + 356% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.49 (RD$ 106) | RD$ 40 | + 164% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.73 (RD$ 334) | RD$ 100 | + 234% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 60 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.97 (RD$ 68) | RD$ 50 | + 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (RD$ 89) | RD$ 150 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (RD$ 646) | RD$ 600 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (RD$ 137) | RD$ 70 | + 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (RD$ 53) | RD$ 30 | + 77% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Athens (Greece) is 27% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €831 (RD$ 58,778) | RD$ 15,000 | + 292% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €572 (RD$ 40,473) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (RD$ 8,461) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €542 (RD$ 38,368) | RD$ 45,000 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €397 (RD$ 28,095) | RD$ 10,000 | + 181% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (RD$ 6,132) | RD$ 1,000 | + 513% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (RD$ 1,433) | RD$ 2,100 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | €280 (RD$ 19,812) | RD$ 43,000 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (RD$ 7,215) | RD$ 6,000 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RD$ 515) | RD$ 500 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (RD$ 432) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 25% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (RD$ 4,900) | RD$ 600 | + 717% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (RD$ 2,664) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (RD$ 6,474) | RD$ 3,000 | + 116% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (RD$ 6,018) | RD$ 13,000 | - 54% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 42% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,721 (RD$ 1,536,478) | RD$ 450,000 | + 241% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (RD$ 110) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (RD$ 2,122) | RD$ 1,300 | + 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (RD$ 866) | RD$ 1,684 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | + 214% | |||
Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 214% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.62 (RD$ 327) | RD$ 100 | + 227% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (RD$ 638) | RD$ 600 | + 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (RD$ 2,742) | RD$ 500 | + 448% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (RD$ 365) | RD$ 100 | + 265% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (RD$ 269) | RD$ 38 | + 617% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.70 (RD$ 262) | RD$ 30 | + 772% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (RD$ 126) | RD$ 50 | + 151% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.68 (RD$ 189) | RD$ 50 | + 279% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (RD$ 831) | RD$ 300 | + 177% | |
Entertainment | + 131% | |||
Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 131% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (RD$ 2,353) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (RD$ 1,089) | RD$ 200 | + 445% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (RD$ 2,539) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (RD$ 3,766) | RD$ 1,200 | + 214% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (RD$ 704) | RD$ 1,500 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.88 (RD$ 275) | RD$ 60 | + 358% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.33 (RD$ 306) | RD$ 150 | + 104% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €459 (RD$ 32,470) | RD$ 12,300 | + 164% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.49 (RD$ 35) | RD$ 3.00 | + 1063% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (RD$ 2,433) | RD$ 1,500 | + 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.59 (RD$ 325) | RD$ 150 | + 117% | |
TOTAL | + 61% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 61% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 67,559 (€955) in Athens to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 42,000 in San Juan de la Maguana.
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