Cost of living in Graz (Austria) is 76% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Graz (Austria) is 71% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Graz (Austria) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €11 (RD$ 778) | RD$ 558 | 39% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (RD$ 530) | RD$ 302 | 75% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €5.26 (RD$ 372) | RD$ 118 | 217% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.17 (RD$ 83) | RD$ 60 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.54 (RD$ 250) | RD$ 78 | 222% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.62 (RD$ 185) | RD$ 63 | 192% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €6 (RD$ 442) | RD$ 194 | 127% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.07 (RD$ 147) | RD$ 147 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.89 (RD$ 134) | RD$ 72 | 85% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.04 (RD$ 73) | RD$ 103 | 29% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (RD$ 547) | RD$ 691 | 21% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.74 (RD$ 123) | RD$ 66 | 86% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.23 (RD$ 87) | RD$ 34 | 156% |
| Housing in Graz (Austria) is 84% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Graz (Austria) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,002 (RD$ 70,866) | RD$ 43,580 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €885 (RD$ 62,586) | RD$ 19,187 | 226% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €168 (RD$ 11,872) | RD$ 4,775 | 149% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €544 (RD$ 38,445) | RD$ 25,239 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €428 (RD$ 30,300) | RD$ 12,120 | 150% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €96 (RD$ 6,787) | RD$ 2,368 | 187% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €20 (RD$ 1,391) | RD$ 1,379 | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €491 (RD$ 34,743) | RD$ 22,557 | 54% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €105 (RD$ 7,399) | RD$ 6,315 | 17% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €8 (RD$ 570) | RD$ 254 | 124% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (RD$ 748) | RD$ 185 | 305% |
| Clothes in Graz (Austria) is 122% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Graz (Austria) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €84 (RD$ 5,921) | RD$ 2,043 | 190% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €44 (RD$ 3,120) | RD$ 1,373 | 127% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €77 (RD$ 5,481) | RD$ 3,455 | 59% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €90 (RD$ 6,396) | RD$ 4,078 | 57% |
| Transportation in Graz (Austria) is 93% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Graz (Austria) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €22,374 (RD$ 1,582,365) | RD$ 795,493 | 99% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.13 (RD$ 80) | RD$ 55 | 44% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €51 (RD$ 3,598) | RD$ 1,665 | 116% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €16 (RD$ 1,101) | RD$ 663 | 66% |
| Personal Care in Graz (Austria) is 51% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Graz (Austria) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.61 (RD$ 397) | RD$ 309 | 29% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €7 (RD$ 473) | RD$ 357 | 32% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €66 (RD$ 4,634) | RD$ 1,824 | 154% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.85 (RD$ 343) | RD$ 386 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.41 (RD$ 241) | RD$ 154 | 57% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.98 (RD$ 211) | RD$ 219 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.46 (RD$ 103) | RD$ 107 | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.47 (RD$ 175) | RD$ 139 | 26% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €20 (RD$ 1,397) | RD$ 584 | 139% |
| Entertainment in Graz (Austria) is 41% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Graz (Austria) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €33 (RD$ 2,309) | RD$ 701 | 230% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €19 (RD$ 1,313) | RD$ 487 | 170% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €131 (RD$ 9,241) | RD$ 2,993 | 209% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €51 (RD$ 3,582) | RD$ 2,431 | 47% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €7 (RD$ 470) | RD$ 391 | 20% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.07 (RD$ 217) | RD$ 179 | 22% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.40 (RD$ 240) | RD$ 148 | 62% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €455 (RD$ 32,203) | RD$ 39,384 | 18% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.09 (RD$ 6) | RD$ 8 | 23% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €30 (RD$ 2,118) | RD$ 1,775 | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €4.77 (RD$ 338) | RD$ 246 | 37% |
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 226,605 (€3,204) in Graz to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 129,000 in Santo Domingo.