- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 41% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 325 (€5.61) | €13 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 294 (€5.08) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 130 (€2.24) | €5.20 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (€0.97) | €1.11 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 96 (€1.65) | €3.80 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (€1.16) | €2.67 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 (€3.35) | €8 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 111 (€1.91) | €2.43 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 (€1.03) | €1.57 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 101 (€1.75) | €0.95 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 569 (€10) | €8 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (€1.16) | €2.06 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (€0.80) | €1.41 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 46% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 33,454 (€577) | €1,353 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,063 (€346) | €983 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (€78) | €189 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,620 (€390) | €932 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,745 (€237) | €627 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,362 (€58) | €105 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,613 (€28) | €19 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,937 (€534) | €365 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,528 (€95) | €99 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 382 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 603 (€10) | €13 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 19% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (€38) | €92 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,630 (€45) | €43 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (€59) | €83 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,748 (€65) | €118 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 24% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,050,170 (€18,128) | €20,900 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (€1.08) | €1.19 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,741 (€30) | €46 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 34% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 328 (€5.67) | €10 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (€24) | €85 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (€8) | €5.94 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 206 (€3.55) | €2.75 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 216 (€3.74) | €2.80 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 112 (€1.94) | €1.47 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 129 (€2.23) | €2.14 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 280 (€4.83) | €21 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 37% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,464 (€25) | €38 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 513 (€9) | €22 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (€51) | €202 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (€42) | €57 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 303 (€5.23) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (€1.95) | €3.43 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 (€2.63) | €3.69 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (€481) | €506 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (€0.14) | €0.20 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,634 (€28) | €52 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 213 (€3.67) | €5.48 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 36% cheaper than in Austria
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