Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 43% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 580 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 303 (€4.34) | €8 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 118 (€1.69) | €4.33 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 60 (€0.87) | €1.37 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 83 (€1.18) | €4.20 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 59 (€0.84) | €1.87 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 (€2.79) | €5.74 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 138 (€1.97) | €1.70 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 72 (€1.03) | €1.39 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 87 (€1.24) | €1.38 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 691 (€10) | €7 | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 69 (€0.99) | €2.27 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 34 (€0.49) | €1.03 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 47% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 40,900 (€586) | €965 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,382 (€278) | €672 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,869 (€55) | €178 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,239 (€362) | €630 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,632 (€181) | €483 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,368 (€34) | €100 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,379 (€20) | €24 | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 22,557 (€323) | €431 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,315 (€90) | €122 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 232 (€3.33) | €4.99 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 185 (€2.65) | €9 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 49% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,923 (€28) | €94 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,668 (€24) | €35 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,336 (€48) | €91 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,078 (€58) | €130 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 41% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 830,545 (€11,900) | €20,723 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 54 (€0.78) | €1.45 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,665 (€24) | €34 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 501 (€7) | €20 | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 45% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 351 (€5.02) | €8 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 357 (€5.12) | €8 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,824 (€26) | €99 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 386 (€5.53) | €5.45 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 154 (€2.20) | €3.61 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 219 (€3.14) | €3.88 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 102 (€1.46) | €1.61 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 139 (€1.99) | €2.34 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 513 (€7) | €19 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 42% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 693 (€10) | €39 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 498 (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,290 (€33) | €94 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,347 (€34) | €58 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 391 (€5.61) | €7 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 181 (€2.59) | €1.45 | + 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 139 (€1.99) | €4.61 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 39,384 (€564) | €447 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (€0.12) | €0.18 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,515 (€22) | €48 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 246 (€3.53) | €5.29 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 44% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,687 (RD$ 117,726) in Santo Domingo.
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