Cost of living in Bari, Italy vs San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic
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Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Bari (Italy) is 59% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (RD$ 948) | RD$ 800 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (RD$ 516) | RD$ 150 | + 244% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.58 (RD$ 251) | RD$ 45 | + 459% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (RD$ 90) | RD$ 45 | + 100% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.31 (RD$ 162) | RD$ 60 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.36 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 40 | + 140% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (RD$ 438) | RD$ 100 | + 338% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 (RD$ 101) | RD$ 60 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (RD$ 80) | RD$ 50 | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (RD$ 93) | RD$ 150 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.88 (RD$ 343) | RD$ 600 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (RD$ 124) | RD$ 70 | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (RD$ 68) | RD$ 30 | + 127% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Bari (Italy) is 30% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €778 (RD$ 54,722) | RD$ 15,000 | + 265% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €646 (RD$ 45,422) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (RD$ 7,764) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €555 (RD$ 39,026) | RD$ 45,000 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €393 (RD$ 27,676) | RD$ 10,000 | + 177% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (RD$ 5,559) | RD$ 1,000 | + 456% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (RD$ 1,899) | RD$ 2,100 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | €449 (RD$ 31,585) | RD$ 43,000 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (RD$ 8,027) | RD$ 6,000 | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.88 (RD$ 344) | RD$ 500 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (RD$ 580) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Bari (Italy) is 35% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (RD$ 5,845) | RD$ 600 | + 874% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (RD$ 3,402) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (RD$ 6,360) | RD$ 3,000 | + 112% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (RD$ 7,450) | RD$ 13,000 | - 43% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Bari (Italy) is 43% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,798 (RD$ 1,533,327) | RD$ 450,000 | + 241% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (RD$ 109) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (RD$ 2,128) | RD$ 1,300 | + 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (RD$ 934) | RD$ 1,684 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | + 278% | |||
Personal Care in Bari (Italy) is 278% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (RD$ 563) | RD$ 100 | + 463% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (RD$ 727) | RD$ 600 | + 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (RD$ 5,921) | RD$ 500 | + 1084% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.67 (RD$ 328) | RD$ 100 | + 228% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (RD$ 222) | RD$ 38 | + 492% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.70 (RD$ 190) | RD$ 30 | + 533% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.61 (RD$ 113) | RD$ 50 | + 126% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (RD$ 133) | RD$ 50 | + 165% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (RD$ 1,086) | RD$ 300 | + 262% | |
Entertainment | + 91% | |||
Entertainment in Bari (Italy) is 91% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (RD$ 2,108) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (RD$ 1,027) | RD$ 200 | + 414% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (RD$ 7,276) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (RD$ 4,383) | RD$ 1,200 | + 265% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (RD$ 426) | RD$ 1,500 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 (RD$ 99) | RD$ 60 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.07 (RD$ 286) | RD$ 150 | + 91% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (RD$ 40,987) | RD$ 12,300 | + 233% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (RD$ 11) | RD$ 3.00 | + 266% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (RD$ 3,039) | RD$ 1,500 | + 103% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 (RD$ 354) | RD$ 150 | + 136% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bari (Italy) is 55% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 72,749 (€1,034) in Bari to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 47,000 in San Juan de la Maguana.
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