Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Austria
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 29% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 546 (€9) | €14 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 374 (€6) | €10 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (€2.85) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (€1.16) | €1.50 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 120 (€2.06) | €5.13 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (€1.28) | €3.22 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 224 (€3.83) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (€2.72) | €2.03 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (€1.49) | €2.16 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 132 (€2.26) | €1.27 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,105 (€19) | €6 | + 200% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (€1.21) | €2.63 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 53 (€0.90) | €1.81 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 49% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 44,498 (€761) | €1,883 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,268 (€432) | €1,070 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,254 (€56) | €509 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 37,110 (€635) | €917 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,257 (€278) | €696 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,134 (€37) | €90 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,265 (€39) | €22 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,009 (€394) | €354 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,748 (€98) | €124 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 268 (€4.58) | €13 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 316 (€5.41) | €16 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 18% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,241 (€55) | €99 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,258 (€39) | €44 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,192 (€89) | €78 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,795 (€99) | €111 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 20% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (€34,059) | €25,873 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 105 (€1.79) | €1.73 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,354 (€57) | €47 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 37% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (€7) | €5.67 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 413 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,997 (€34) | €145 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 394 (€7) | €5.00 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 119 (€2.04) | €3.07 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 271 (€4.64) | €3.46 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (€2.11) | €2.28 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (€2.91) | €2.07 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 720 (€12) | €20 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 8% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,305 (€22) | €40 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 611 (€10) | €23 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,426 (€42) | €50 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,765 (€64) | €59 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 427 (€7) | €10 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 268 (€4.58) | €4.58 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 207 (€3.54) | €3.90 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,115 (€378) | €544 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (€0.26) | €0.07 | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,689 (€63) | €30 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 204 (€3.49) | €6 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 19% cheaper than in Austria
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