Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 52% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 524 (€8) | €14 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 364 (€5.30) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 97 (€1.41) | €5.91 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 53 (€0.78) | €1.20 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 (€1.24) | €5.64 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 59 (€0.86) | €3.72 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 213 (€3.10) | €8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 114 (€1.66) | €2.23 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 65 (€0.95) | €2.11 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 97 (€1.41) | €1.14 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 955 (€14) | €9 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (€1.03) | €1.81 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 30 (€0.44) | €1.71 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 64% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 29,604 (€432) | €1,376 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 16,387 (€239) | €1,078 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,896 (€57) | €152 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 21,273 (€310) | €1,081 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,287 (€165) | €638 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,272 (€33) | €98 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,452 (€21) | €26 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 31,236 (€455) | €400 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,683 (€97) | €113 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 279 (€4.06) | €16 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 172 (€2.50) | €15 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 47% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,972 (€29) | €93 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,780 (€26) | €38 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,164 (€46) | €89 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,985 (€58) | €122 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 40% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 806,919 (€11,763) | €24,226 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 63 (€0.91) | €1.08 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,796 (€26) | €47 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 45% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 426 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 (€5.03) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,610 (€23) | €107 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 387 (€5.65) | €5.49 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 150 (€2.18) | €2.75 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 218 (€3.18) | €3.32 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 105 (€1.54) | €1.81 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 137 (€1.99) | €2.20 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 593 (€9) | €22 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 62% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 645 (€9) | €42 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 454 (€7) | €21 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,698 (€25) | €129 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,362 (€34) | €65 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 452 (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 146 (€2.13) | €3.99 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 133 (€1.94) | €3.77 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 35,356 (€515) | €507 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (€0.12) | €0.75 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,546 (€23) | €41 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 205 (€2.98) | €5.92 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 55% cheaper than in Austria
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