- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 38% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 354 (€6) | €13 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 298 (€5.20) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 138 (€2.41) | €5.13 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (€0.98) | €1.12 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 92 (€1.61) | €3.57 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 65 (€1.13) | €2.61 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 195 (€3.40) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 106 (€1.85) | €2.30 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 57 (€1.00) | €1.37 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 105 (€1.82) | €0.97 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 566 (€10) | €8 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 69 (€1.20) | €2.04 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 49 (€0.86) | €1.38 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 43% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 34,149 (€595) | €1,312 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 19,410 (€338) | €965 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,692 (€82) | €177 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 24,764 (€432) | €904 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 15,599 (€272) | €615 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,659 (€64) | €103 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,635 (€28) | €19 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,248 (€527) | €374 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,722 (€100) | €112 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 366 (€6) | €6 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 603 (€11) | €13 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 25% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,108 (€37) | €89 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,399 (€42) | €45 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,423 (€60) | €84 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,719 (€65) | €112 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 25% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 989,152 (€17,246) | €22,302 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (€1.07) | €1.16 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,752 (€31) | €46 | - 34% | |
| 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$ 271 (€4.72) | €9 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 561 (€10) | €7 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,229 (€21) | €77 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 415 (€7) | €5.22 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 188 (€3.27) | €3.38 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 199 (€3.46) | €2.75 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 115 (€2.01) | €1.37 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 133 (€2.33) | €2.23 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 250 (€4.37) | €21 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 37% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,373 (€24) | €40 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 497 (€9) | €21 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,073 (€54) | €144 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,427 (€42) | €55 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 291 (€5.08) | €11 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 106 (€1.84) | €3.64 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 138 (€2.41) | €3.74 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 28,925 (€504) | €519 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (€0.16) | €0.20 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,614 (€28) | €60 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 193 (€3.36) | €5.39 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 35% cheaper than in Austria
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