Cost of living in Limassol, Cyprus vs Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Limassol (Cyprus) is 73% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (RD$ 949) | RD$ 558 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (RD$ 495) | RD$ 302 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (RD$ 339) | RD$ 118 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (RD$ 105) | RD$ 60 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.68 (RD$ 260) | RD$ 78 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 (RD$ 111) | RD$ 63 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.59 (RD$ 254) | RD$ 194 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (RD$ 125) | RD$ 147 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.81 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 72 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (RD$ 93) | RD$ 103 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RD$ 493) | RD$ 691 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (RD$ 153) | RD$ 66 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (RD$ 94) | RD$ 34 | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Limassol (Cyprus) is 101% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,152 (RD$ 81,255) | RD$ 43,580 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €844 (RD$ 59,508) | RD$ 19,187 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (RD$ 11,957) | RD$ 4,775 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €701 (RD$ 49,474) | RD$ 25,239 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (RD$ 36,904) | RD$ 12,120 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (RD$ 5,547) | RD$ 2,368 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (RD$ 2,003) | RD$ 1,379 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €421 (RD$ 29,685) | RD$ 22,557 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (RD$ 7,683) | RD$ 6,315 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RD$ 509) | RD$ 254 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (RD$ 439) | RD$ 185 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Limassol (Cyprus) is 80% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (RD$ 4,416) | RD$ 2,043 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (RD$ 2,463) | RD$ 1,373 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (RD$ 4,985) | RD$ 3,455 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (RD$ 6,304) | RD$ 4,078 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Limassol (Cyprus) is 59% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,390 (RD$ 1,085,519) | RD$ 795,493 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 55 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (RD$ 2,968) | RD$ 1,665 | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (RD$ 828) | RD$ 663 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Limassol (Cyprus) is 54% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.55 (RD$ 321) | RD$ 309 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (RD$ 954) | RD$ 357 | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (RD$ 3,527) | RD$ 1,824 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 (RD$ 249) | RD$ 386 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (RD$ 254) | RD$ 154 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 (RD$ 257) | RD$ 219 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.97 (RD$ 139) | RD$ 107 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (RD$ 170) | RD$ 139 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (RD$ 945) | RD$ 584 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Limassol (Cyprus) is 50% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (RD$ 2,621) | RD$ 701 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (RD$ 1,187) | RD$ 487 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €26 (RD$ 1,830) | RD$ 2,993 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (RD$ 3,098) | RD$ 2,431 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (RD$ 539) | RD$ 391 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (RD$ 206) | RD$ 179 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.96 (RD$ 209) | RD$ 148 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 (RD$ 35,565) | RD$ 39,384 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (RD$ 6) | RD$ 8 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (RD$ 4,170) | RD$ 1,775 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 (RD$ 337) | RD$ 246 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 639 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Limassol (Cyprus) is 71% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 217,104 (€3,078) in Limassol to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 127,000 in Santo Domingo.
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