Cost of living in Luxembourg is 140% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Luxembourg is 119% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 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$ 602) | 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$ 313) | 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 in Luxembourg is 283% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Luxembourg | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €2,347 (RD$ 165,534) | RD$ 43,580 | 280% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,785 (RD$ 125,935) | RD$ 19,187 | 556% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €202 (RD$ 14,239) | RD$ 4,775 | 198% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,441 (RD$ 101,615) | RD$ 25,239 | 303% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,182 (RD$ 83,391) | RD$ 12,120 | 588% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €140 (RD$ 9,840) | RD$ 2,368 | 316% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €44 (RD$ 3,114) | RD$ 1,379 | 126% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €437 (RD$ 30,834) | RD$ 22,557 | 37% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €162 (RD$ 11,449) | 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 in Luxembourg is 144% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Luxembourg | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €106 (RD$ 7,480) | RD$ 2,043 | 266% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €38 (RD$ 2,646) | RD$ 1,373 | 93% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €96 (RD$ 6,797) | RD$ 3,455 | 97% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €161 (RD$ 11,339) | RD$ 4,078 | 178% |
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 70% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Luxembourg | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €20,617 (RD$ 1,454,212) | RD$ 795,493 | 83% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.20 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 55 | 53% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €35 (RD$ 2,502) | RD$ 1,665 | 50% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €26 (RD$ 1,837) | RD$ 663 | 177% |
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 86% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Luxembourg | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 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$ 352) | 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$ 2,052) | RD$ 584 | 251% |
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 94% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Luxembourg | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €47 (RD$ 3,284) | 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$ 5,575) | 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$ 36,025) | 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% |
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 307,403 (€4,358) in Luxembourg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 128,000 in Santo Domingo.