Cost of living in The Hague (Netherlands) is 141% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in The Hague (Netherlands) is 94% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Hague (Netherlands) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €15 (RD$ 1,049) | RD$ 558 | 88% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (RD$ 542) | RD$ 302 | 79% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.80 (RD$ 339) | RD$ 118 | 188% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.04 (RD$ 73) | RD$ 60 | 23% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.22 (RD$ 227) | RD$ 78 | 192% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.46 (RD$ 173) | RD$ 63 | 174% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 (RD$ 490) | RD$ 194 | 152% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.51 (RD$ 177) | RD$ 147 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.88 (RD$ 133) | RD$ 72 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.27 (RD$ 89) | RD$ 103 | 13% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (RD$ 564) | RD$ 691 | 18% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.41 (RD$ 170) | RD$ 66 | 157% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.65 (RD$ 117) | RD$ 34 | 242% |
| Housing in The Hague (Netherlands) is 188% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| The Hague (Netherlands) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,740 (RD$ 122,760) | RD$ 43,580 | 182% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,413 (RD$ 99,655) | RD$ 19,187 | 419% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €167 (RD$ 11,770) | RD$ 4,775 | 146% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,102 (RD$ 77,718) | RD$ 25,239 | 208% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €770 (RD$ 54,302) | RD$ 12,120 | 348% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €96 (RD$ 6,787) | RD$ 2,368 | 187% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €30 (RD$ 2,141) | RD$ 1,379 | 55% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €545 (RD$ 38,420) | RD$ 22,557 | 70% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €153 (RD$ 10,819) | RD$ 6,315 | 71% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €10 (RD$ 705) | RD$ 254 | 177% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €14 (RD$ 966) | RD$ 185 | 423% |
| Clothes in The Hague (Netherlands) is 166% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| The Hague (Netherlands) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €95 (RD$ 6,697) | RD$ 2,043 | 228% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €46 (RD$ 3,259) | RD$ 1,373 | 137% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €125 (RD$ 8,819) | RD$ 3,455 | 155% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €164 (RD$ 11,548) | RD$ 4,078 | 183% |
| Transportation in The Hague (Netherlands) is 196% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| The Hague (Netherlands) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €26,204 (RD$ 1,848,305) | RD$ 795,493 | 132% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.64 (RD$ 116) | RD$ 55 | 110% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €89 (RD$ 6,244) | RD$ 1,665 | 275% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €22 (RD$ 1,587) | RD$ 663 | 139% |
| Personal Care in The Hague (Netherlands) is 46% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| The Hague (Netherlands) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.90 (RD$ 416) | RD$ 309 | 35% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €12 (RD$ 871) | RD$ 357 | 144% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €36 (RD$ 2,524) | RD$ 1,824 | 38% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.09 (RD$ 288) | RD$ 386 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.21 (RD$ 226) | RD$ 154 | 47% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.69 (RD$ 260) | RD$ 219 | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.66 (RD$ 117) | RD$ 107 | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.38 (RD$ 168) | RD$ 139 | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €23 (RD$ 1,603) | RD$ 584 | 175% |
| Entertainment in The Hague (Netherlands) is 89% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| The Hague (Netherlands) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €45 (RD$ 3,142) | RD$ 701 | 349% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €24 (RD$ 1,716) | RD$ 487 | 252% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €94 (RD$ 6,632) | RD$ 2,993 | 122% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €73 (RD$ 5,164) | RD$ 2,431 | 112% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €9 (RD$ 658) | RD$ 391 | 68% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.98 (RD$ 210) | RD$ 179 | 17% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.40 (RD$ 310) | RD$ 148 | 109% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €499 (RD$ 35,189) | RD$ 39,384 | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.19 (RD$ 13) | RD$ 8 | 61% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €44 (RD$ 3,098) | RD$ 1,775 | 75% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €7 (RD$ 484) | RD$ 246 | 96% |
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 339,449 (€4,812) in The Hague to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 141,000 in Santo Domingo.