Cost of living in Arad, Romania vs Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Arad (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 lei (RD$ 385) | RD$ 558 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (RD$ 259) | RD$ 302 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (RD$ 156) | RD$ 118 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.96 lei (RD$ 57) | RD$ 60 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei (RD$ 142) | RD$ 78 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.12 lei (RD$ 74) | RD$ 63 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (RD$ 192) | RD$ 194 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (RD$ 58) | RD$ 147 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.28 lei (RD$ 33) | RD$ 72 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (RD$ 47) | RD$ 103 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (RD$ 457) | RD$ 691 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (RD$ 93) | RD$ 66 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92 lei (RD$ 28) | RD$ 34 | - 19% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Arad (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,591 lei (RD$ 23,020) | RD$ 43,580 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 966 lei (RD$ 13,976) | RD$ 19,187 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 343 lei (RD$ 4,962) | RD$ 4,775 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,129 lei (RD$ 16,333) | RD$ 25,239 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700 lei (RD$ 10,131) | RD$ 12,120 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 lei (RD$ 3,473) | RD$ 2,368 | + 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (RD$ 504) | RD$ 1,379 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,867 lei (RD$ 27,015) | RD$ 22,557 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 438 lei (RD$ 6,332) | RD$ 6,315 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (RD$ 634) | RD$ 254 | + 149% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (RD$ 268) | RD$ 185 | + 45% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 46% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 233 lei (RD$ 3,370) | RD$ 2,043 | + 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 145 lei (RD$ 2,098) | RD$ 1,373 | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 272 lei (RD$ 3,940) | RD$ 3,455 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 lei (RD$ 4,975) | RD$ 4,078 | + 22% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,857 lei (RD$ 1,170,190) | RD$ 795,493 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (RD$ 78) | RD$ 55 | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei (RD$ 930) | RD$ 1,665 | - 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (RD$ 307) | RD$ 663 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 lei (RD$ 268) | RD$ 309 | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 lei (RD$ 308) | RD$ 357 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 lei (RD$ 1,013) | RD$ 1,824 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (RD$ 347) | RD$ 386 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 lei (RD$ 340) | RD$ 154 | + 121% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (RD$ 243) | RD$ 219 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (RD$ 107) | RD$ 107 | + 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (RD$ 183) | RD$ 139 | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (RD$ 350) | RD$ 584 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 lei (RD$ 1,085) | RD$ 701 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (RD$ 582) | RD$ 487 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (RD$ 2,243) | RD$ 2,993 | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156 lei (RD$ 2,261) | RD$ 2,431 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (RD$ 265) | RD$ 391 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (RD$ 132) | RD$ 179 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.39 lei (RD$ 78) | RD$ 148 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RD$ 39,384 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (RD$ 11) | RD$ 8 | + 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (RD$ 2,927) | RD$ 1,775 | + 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (RD$ 219) | RD$ 246 | - 11% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 135,000 in Santo Domingo you would need to make just about RD$ 124,862 (8,628 lei) in Arad.
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