Cost of living in San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) is 50% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 800 (€11) | €15 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 150 (€2.13) | €8 | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 45 (€0.64) | €4.80 | - 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 45 (€0.64) | €1.04 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 60 (€0.85) | €3.22 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 40 (€0.57) | €2.46 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 100 (€1.42) | €7 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 60 (€0.85) | €2.51 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 50 (€0.71) | €1.88 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 150 (€2.13) | €1.27 | + 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 600 (€9) | €8 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 70 (€1.00) | €2.41 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 30 (€0.43) | €1.65 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) is 51% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 15,000 (€213) | €1,740 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €1,413 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €167 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 45,000 (€640) | €1,102 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 10,000 (€142) | €770 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,000 (€14) | €96 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,100 (€30) | €30 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 43,000 (€611) | €545 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,000 (€85) | €153 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 500 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) is 36% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 600 (€9) | €95 | - 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €46 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,000 (€43) | €125 | - 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 13,000 (€185) | €164 | + 13% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) is 63% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 450,000 (€6,397) | €26,204 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.64 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,300 (€18) | €89 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,684 (€24) | €22 | + 6% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) is 69% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 100 (€1.42) | €5.90 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 600 (€9) | €12 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 500 (€7) | €36 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 100 (€1.42) | €4.09 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 38 (€0.53) | €3.21 | - 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 30 (€0.43) | €3.69 | - 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 50 (€0.71) | €1.66 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 50 (€0.71) | €2.38 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 300 (€4.26) | €23 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) is 53% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €45 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 200 (€2.84) | €24 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €94 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 1,200 (€17) | €73 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 1,500 (€21) | €9 | + 128% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 60 (€0.85) | €2.98 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 150 (€2.13) | €4.40 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 12,300 (€175) | €499 | - 65% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 3.00 (€0.04) | €0.19 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,500 (€21) | €44 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 150 (€2.13) | €7 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) is 55% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,500 in The Hague you would need to make just about €2,471 (RD$ 173,853) in San Juan de la Maguana.
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