Cost of living in Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) is 61% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 500 (R$ 49) | R$ 20 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 400 (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 75 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 65 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.12 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 70 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 60 (R$ 5.83) | R$ 4.21 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 243 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 80 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.46 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 50 (R$ 4.86) | R$ 3.82 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 120 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.61 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 800 (R$ 78) | R$ 36 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 65 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.82 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 40 (R$ 3.89) | R$ 3.42 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) is 16% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 22,000 (R$ 2,137) | R$ 1,618 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 16,000 (R$ 1,554) | R$ 1,081 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,500 (R$ 340) | R$ 369 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 18,000 (R$ 1,749) | R$ 1,425 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,000 (R$ 1,069) | R$ 865 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,500 (R$ 243) | R$ 493 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,450 (R$ 141) | R$ 113 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,000 (R$ 2,720) | R$ 1,517 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 8,000 (R$ 777) | R$ 413 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 390 (R$ 38) | R$ 13 | + 203% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,500 (R$ 243) | R$ 200 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,500 (R$ 146) | R$ 173 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,000 (R$ 291) | R$ 314 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,500 (R$ 437) | R$ 205 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) is 25% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 700,000 (R$ 68,001) | R$ 63,667 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 (R$ 5.65) | R$ 4.09 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,300 (R$ 223) | R$ 167 | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) is 11% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 49 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,500 (R$ 146) | R$ 155 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 13 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 120 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.25 | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.70 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 350 (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) is 9% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,200 (R$ 117) | R$ 89 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 130 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 167 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,650 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (R$ 0.87) | R$ 1.76 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 121 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 87 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) is 18% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 5,317 (RD$ 54,737) in Azua de Compostela to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,500 in Teresina.
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