Cost of living in Dubrovnik (Croatia) is 33% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Dubrovnik (Croatia) is 27% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dubrovnik (Croatia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 68 kn (RD$ 637) | RD$ 558 | 14% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 39 kn (RD$ 367) | RD$ 302 | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 29 kn (RD$ 266) | RD$ 118 | 126% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 6 kn (RD$ 60) | RD$ 60 | 0% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 21 kn (RD$ 193) | RD$ 78 | 148% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 11 kn (RD$ 98) | RD$ 63 | 54% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 34 kn (RD$ 313) | RD$ 194 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 9 kn (RD$ 85) | RD$ 147 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 7 kn (RD$ 61) | RD$ 72 | 15% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 8 kn (RD$ 71) | RD$ 103 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 58 kn (RD$ 544) | RD$ 691 | 21% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 14 kn (RD$ 128) | RD$ 66 | 94% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 5.78 kn (RD$ 54) | RD$ 34 | 58% |
| Housing in Dubrovnik (Croatia) is 30% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Dubrovnik (Croatia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 4,803 kn (RD$ 44,673) | RD$ 43,580 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 3,511 kn (RD$ 32,658) | RD$ 19,187 | 70% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 806 kn (RD$ 7,496) | RD$ 4,775 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,339 kn (RD$ 31,059) | RD$ 25,239 | 23% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,472 kn (RD$ 22,994) | RD$ 12,120 | 90% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 587 kn (RD$ 5,458) | RD$ 2,368 | 130% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 141 kn (RD$ 1,312) | RD$ 1,379 | 5% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,600 kn (RD$ 33,483) | RD$ 22,557 | 48% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 542 kn (RD$ 5,039) | RD$ 6,315 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 43 kn (RD$ 395) | RD$ 254 | 56% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 52 kn (RD$ 481) | RD$ 185 | 160% |
| Clothes in Dubrovnik (Croatia) is 67% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Dubrovnik (Croatia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 552 kn (RD$ 5,136) | RD$ 2,043 | 151% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 197 kn (RD$ 1,828) | RD$ 1,373 | 33% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 628 kn (RD$ 5,837) | RD$ 3,455 | 69% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 661 kn (RD$ 6,146) | RD$ 4,078 | 51% |
| Transportation in Dubrovnik (Croatia) is 48% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Dubrovnik (Croatia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 131,337 kn (RD$ 1,221,529) | RD$ 795,493 | 54% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 9 kn (RD$ 86) | RD$ 55 | 55% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 257 kn (RD$ 2,388) | RD$ 1,665 | 43% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 101 kn (RD$ 941) | RD$ 663 | 42% |
| Personal Care in Dubrovnik (Croatia) is 10% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Dubrovnik (Croatia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 43 kn (RD$ 395) | RD$ 309 | 28% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 49 kn (RD$ 457) | RD$ 357 | 28% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 225 kn (RD$ 2,093) | RD$ 1,824 | 15% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 23 kn (RD$ 218) | RD$ 386 | 43% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 24 kn (RD$ 227) | RD$ 154 | 47% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 23 kn (RD$ 212) | RD$ 219 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 10 kn (RD$ 89) | RD$ 107 | 16% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 15 kn (RD$ 143) | RD$ 139 | 3% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 50 kn (RD$ 465) | RD$ 584 | 20% |
| Entertainment in Dubrovnik (Croatia) is 23% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Dubrovnik (Croatia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 180 kn (RD$ 1,673) | RD$ 701 | 139% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 69 kn (RD$ 640) | RD$ 487 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 172 kn (RD$ 1,597) | RD$ 2,993 | 47% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 301 kn (RD$ 2,800) | RD$ 2,431 | 15% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 51 kn (RD$ 477) | RD$ 391 | 22% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 14 kn (RD$ 130) | RD$ 179 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 23 kn (RD$ 212) | RD$ 148 | 43% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,656 kn (RD$ 34,005) | RD$ 39,384 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.06 kn (RD$ 10) | RD$ 8 | 20% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 311 kn (RD$ 2,888) | RD$ 1,775 | 63% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 25 kn (RD$ 236) | RD$ 246 | 4% |
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 179,581 (19,308 kn) in Dubrovnik to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 135,000 in Santo Domingo.