Cost of living in Rennes, France vs Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Rennes (France) is 73% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (RD$ 916) | RD$ 558 | + 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (RD$ 534) | RD$ 302 | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.21 (RD$ 367) | RD$ 118 | + 212% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (RD$ 70) | RD$ 60 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.76 (RD$ 194) | RD$ 78 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.31 (RD$ 163) | RD$ 63 | + 157% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.05 (RD$ 356) | RD$ 194 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.89 (RD$ 133) | RD$ 147 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.10 (RD$ 148) | RD$ 72 | + 105% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.48 (RD$ 105) | RD$ 103 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.95 (RD$ 419) | RD$ 691 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (RD$ 153) | RD$ 66 | + 132% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (RD$ 71) | RD$ 34 | + 108% | |
Housing | + 83% | |||
Housing in Rennes (France) is 83% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €837 (RD$ 59,002) | RD$ 43,580 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €678 (RD$ 47,774) | RD$ 19,187 | + 149% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (RD$ 5,726) | RD$ 4,775 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €569 (RD$ 40,119) | RD$ 25,239 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €459 (RD$ 32,333) | RD$ 12,120 | + 167% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €143 (RD$ 10,099) | RD$ 2,368 | + 327% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (RD$ 2,149) | RD$ 1,379 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | €519 (RD$ 36,595) | RD$ 22,557 | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (RD$ 6,306) | RD$ 6,315 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (RD$ 941) | RD$ 254 | + 270% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (RD$ 834) | RD$ 185 | + 351% | |
Clothes | + 99% | |||
Clothes in Rennes (France) is 99% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (RD$ 6,334) | RD$ 2,043 | + 210% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (RD$ 2,205) | RD$ 1,373 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (RD$ 6,911) | RD$ 3,455 | + 100% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (RD$ 6,476) | RD$ 4,078 | + 59% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in Rennes (France) is 68% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,502 (RD$ 1,726,448) | RD$ 795,493 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (RD$ 97) | RD$ 55 | + 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (RD$ 2,583) | RD$ 1,665 | + 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | RD$ 663 | - | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Rennes (France) is 26% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.87 (RD$ 343) | RD$ 309 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (RD$ 705) | RD$ 357 | + 97% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (RD$ 1,701) | RD$ 1,824 | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.50 (RD$ 317) | RD$ 386 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (RD$ 249) | RD$ 154 | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (RD$ 194) | RD$ 219 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (RD$ 111) | RD$ 107 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (RD$ 120) | RD$ 139 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (RD$ 1,386) | RD$ 584 | + 137% | |
Entertainment | + 64% | |||
Entertainment in Rennes (France) is 64% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (RD$ 2,063) | RD$ 701 | + 195% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (RD$ 1,227) | RD$ 487 | + 152% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (RD$ 4,078) | RD$ 2,993 | + 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (RD$ 3,373) | RD$ 2,431 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (RD$ 634) | RD$ 391 | + 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.15 (RD$ 152) | RD$ 179 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.20 (RD$ 366) | RD$ 148 | + 147% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €626 (RD$ 44,080) | RD$ 39,384 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (RD$ 16) | RD$ 8 | + 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (RD$ 2,374) | RD$ 1,775 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (RD$ 482) | RD$ 246 | + 96% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |

These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rennes (France) is 71% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 242,473 (€3,441) in Rennes to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 142,000 in Santo Domingo.
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