Cost of living in Luxembourg vs Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 119% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (RD$ 1,199) | RD$ 558 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (RD$ 601) | RD$ 302 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.73 (RD$ 404) | RD$ 118 | + 244% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 60 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 (RD$ 312) | RD$ 78 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 (RD$ 206) | RD$ 63 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (RD$ 484) | RD$ 194 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (RD$ 186) | RD$ 147 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (RD$ 118) | RD$ 72 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.81 (RD$ 128) | RD$ 103 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (RD$ 715) | RD$ 691 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (RD$ 162) | RD$ 66 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (RD$ 109) | RD$ 34 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 281% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 281% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,347 (RD$ 165,516) | RD$ 43,580 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,785 (RD$ 125,921) | RD$ 19,187 | + 556% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €202 (RD$ 14,238) | RD$ 4,775 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,441 (RD$ 101,604) | RD$ 25,239 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,182 (RD$ 83,382) | RD$ 12,120 | + 588% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (RD$ 9,839) | RD$ 2,368 | + 316% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (RD$ 3,114) | RD$ 1,379 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €437 (RD$ 30,831) | RD$ 22,557 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €162 (RD$ 11,448) | RD$ 6,315 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (RD$ 583) | RD$ 254 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (RD$ 1,191) | RD$ 185 | + 545% | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 144% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €106 (RD$ 7,479) | RD$ 2,043 | + 266% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (RD$ 2,645) | RD$ 1,373 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (RD$ 6,796) | RD$ 3,455 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €161 (RD$ 11,337) | RD$ 4,078 | + 178% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 70% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,617 (RD$ 1,454,058) | RD$ 795,493 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 55 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (RD$ 2,501) | RD$ 1,665 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (RD$ 1,836) | RD$ 663 | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 86% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (RD$ 496) | RD$ 309 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (RD$ 1,136) | RD$ 357 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (RD$ 3,322) | RD$ 1,824 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.98 (RD$ 351) | RD$ 386 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (RD$ 284) | RD$ 154 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.59 (RD$ 324) | RD$ 219 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.34 (RD$ 165) | RD$ 107 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (RD$ 188) | RD$ 139 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (RD$ 2,051) | RD$ 584 | + 251% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 94% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (RD$ 3,283) | RD$ 701 | + 369% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (RD$ 1,385) | RD$ 487 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (RD$ 5,574) | RD$ 2,993 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (RD$ 6,055) | RD$ 2,431 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (RD$ 1,039) | RD$ 391 | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.90 (RD$ 275) | RD$ 179 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.82 (RD$ 340) | RD$ 148 | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 (RD$ 36,021) | RD$ 39,384 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (RD$ 11) | RD$ 8 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (RD$ 3,219) | RD$ 1,775 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (RD$ 438) | RD$ 246 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 888 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 141% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 317,815 (€4,506) in Luxembourg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 132,000 in Santo Domingo.
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