- 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$ 313 (€5.44) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 295 (€5.13) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 131 (€2.27) | €4.95 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (€0.97) | €1.15 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 97 (€1.68) | €4.23 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (€1.18) | €2.62 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 184 (€3.21) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 119 (€2.06) | €2.34 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 63 (€1.09) | €1.45 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 102 (€1.77) | €0.98 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 595 (€10) | €8 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (€1.17) | €1.97 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 45 (€0.77) | €1.58 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 44% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,488 (€565) | €1,374 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,192 (€351) | €968 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (€78) | €158 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,968 (€399) | €840 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (€242) | €602 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,449 (€60) | €99 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,594 (€28) | €18 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,670 (€533) | €334 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,436 (€95) | €98 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 380 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 540 (€9) | €13 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 21% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,240 (€39) | €89 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,345 (€41) | €38 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,363 (€58) | €88 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,803 (€66) | €115 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 23% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,035,640 (€18,011) | €22,746 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (€1.08) | €1.23 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,912 (€33) | €47 | - 30% | |
| 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$ 398 (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,323 (€23) | €102 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (€8) | €5.94 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 219 (€3.81) | €2.63 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 207 (€3.59) | €2.64 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 116 (€2.02) | €1.45 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 (€2.35) | €2.16 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 295 (€5.13) | €19 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 29% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,592 (€28) | €33 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 526 (€9) | €21 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (€52) | €90 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,469 (€43) | €56 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 311 (€5.41) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 122 (€2.13) | €3.42 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 153 (€2.67) | €3.59 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (€484) | €469 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (€0.14) | €0.25 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,747 (€30) | €49 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 202 (€3.51) | €5.34 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 34% cheaper than in Austria
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