- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 39% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 341 (€6) | €13 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 294 (€5.17) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 138 (€2.42) | €5.10 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (€0.99) | €1.12 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 92 (€1.62) | €3.68 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (€1.18) | €2.57 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 (€3.41) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 111 (€1.94) | €2.38 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 (€1.05) | €1.44 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 103 (€1.81) | €0.93 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 551 (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 69 (€1.22) | €2.06 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (€0.82) | €1.43 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 48% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 33,755 (€593) | €1,347 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,063 (€353) | €994 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (€79) | €186 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,620 (€397) | €934 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,745 (€242) | €646 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,362 (€59) | €98 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,613 (€28) | €21 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,937 (€544) | €388 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,528 (€97) | €108 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 382 (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 369 (€6) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 14% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (€39) | €90 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,638 (€46) | €41 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (€60) | €82 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,913 (€69) | €112 | - 38% | |
| 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$ 1,022,730 (€17,972) | €21,449 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (€1.08) | €1.19 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,741 (€31) | €47 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 32% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 328 (€5.77) | €9 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
| 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 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 206 (€3.61) | €2.87 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 216 (€3.80) | €2.80 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 112 (€1.97) | €1.42 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 129 (€2.27) | €2.31 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 280 (€4.92) | €21 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 36% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,480 (€26) | €39 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 503 (€9) | €21 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (€52) | €201 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (€43) | €55 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 293 (€5.15) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (€1.98) | €3.38 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 148 (€2.61) | €3.72 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (€489) | €519 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (€0.14) | €0.20 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,678 (€29) | €52 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 190 (€3.34) | €5.48 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 36% cheaper than in Austria
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