Cost of living in Rijeka (Croatia) is 32% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Rijeka (Croatia) is 17% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rijeka (Croatia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 63 kn (RD$ 583) | RD$ 558 | 5% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 35 kn (RD$ 323) | RD$ 303 | 7% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 26 kn (RD$ 244) | RD$ 118 | 107% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 7 kn (RD$ 64) | RD$ 60 | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 16 kn (RD$ 148) | RD$ 78 | 90% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 11 kn (RD$ 100) | RD$ 63 | 58% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 37 kn (RD$ 348) | RD$ 194 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 10 kn (RD$ 88) | RD$ 147 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 5.82 kn (RD$ 54) | RD$ 72 | 25% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 8 kn (RD$ 77) | RD$ 95 | 19% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 38 kn (RD$ 355) | RD$ 691 | 49% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 14 kn (RD$ 133) | RD$ 66 | 101% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 4.99 kn (RD$ 46) | RD$ 34 | 36% |
| Housing in Rijeka (Croatia) is 27% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Rijeka (Croatia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,946 kn (RD$ 36,693) | RD$ 42,269 | 13% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 3,068 kn (RD$ 28,531) | RD$ 19,187 | 49% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 1,152 kn (RD$ 10,711) | RD$ 4,775 | 124% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,914 kn (RD$ 27,096) | RD$ 25,239 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,029 kn (RD$ 18,868) | RD$ 12,120 | 56% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 674 kn (RD$ 6,263) | RD$ 2,368 | 165% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 158 kn (RD$ 1,470) | RD$ 1,379 | 7% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,035 kn (RD$ 28,221) | RD$ 22,557 | 25% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 868 kn (RD$ 8,068) | RD$ 6,315 | 28% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 48 kn (RD$ 449) | RD$ 254 | 77% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 37 kn (RD$ 343) | RD$ 185 | 85% |
| Clothes in Rijeka (Croatia) is 66% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Rijeka (Croatia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 555 kn (RD$ 5,163) | RD$ 2,043 | 153% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 188 kn (RD$ 1,749) | RD$ 1,373 | 27% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 591 kn (RD$ 5,497) | RD$ 3,455 | 59% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 752 kn (RD$ 6,991) | RD$ 4,078 | 71% |
| Transportation in Rijeka (Croatia) is 64% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Rijeka (Croatia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 176,739 kn (RD$ 1,643,466) | RD$ 795,493 | 107% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 10 kn (RD$ 96) | RD$ 55 | 73% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 271 kn (RD$ 2,518) | RD$ 1,665 | 51% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 77 kn (RD$ 715) | RD$ 663 | 8% |
| Personal Care in Rijeka (Croatia) is 21% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Rijeka (Croatia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 44 kn (RD$ 405) | RD$ 309 | 31% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 75 kn (RD$ 698) | RD$ 357 | 95% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 287 kn (RD$ 2,668) | RD$ 1,824 | 46% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 19 kn (RD$ 174) | RD$ 386 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 24 kn (RD$ 225) | RD$ 154 | 46% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 21 kn (RD$ 196) | RD$ 219 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 9 kn (RD$ 87) | RD$ 107 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 15 kn (RD$ 141) | RD$ 139 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 53 kn (RD$ 494) | RD$ 584 | 15% |
| Entertainment in Rijeka (Croatia) is 5% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Rijeka (Croatia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 137 kn (RD$ 1,276) | RD$ 701 | 82% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 85 kn (RD$ 793) | RD$ 487 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 249 kn (RD$ 2,311) | RD$ 2,993 | 23% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 217 kn (RD$ 2,018) | RD$ 2,431 | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 34 kn (RD$ 321) | RD$ 391 | 18% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 13 kn (RD$ 116) | RD$ 179 | 35% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 16 kn (RD$ 148) | RD$ 148 | 0% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,658 kn (RD$ 34,016) | RD$ 39,384 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.88 kn (RD$ 8) | RD$ 8 | 1% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 245 kn (RD$ 2,277) | RD$ 1,775 | 28% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 26 kn (RD$ 246) | RD$ 246 | 0% |
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 152,571 (16,408 kn) in Rijeka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 116,000 in Santo Domingo.