Cost of living in France compared to Dominican Republic
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in France is 82% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
France | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (RD$ 1,229) | RD$ 540 | + 128% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (RD$ 681) | RD$ 422 | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (RD$ 453) | RD$ 190 | + 138% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 73 | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.68 (RD$ 302) | RD$ 118 | + 155% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (RD$ 219) | RD$ 85 | + 158% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (RD$ 477) | RD$ 257 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (RD$ 178) | RD$ 159 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (RD$ 120) | RD$ 70 | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (RD$ 162) | RD$ 134 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (RD$ 600) | RD$ 784 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (RD$ 149) | RD$ 81 | + 84% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (RD$ 84) | RD$ 47 | + 79% | |
Housing | + 91% | |||
Housing in France is 91% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
France | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,708 (RD$ 110,246) | RD$ 57,457 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,334 (RD$ 86,115) | RD$ 28,006 | + 207% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (RD$ 12,349) | RD$ 4,183 | + 195% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (RD$ 66,620) | RD$ 28,370 | + 135% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €849 (RD$ 54,803) | RD$ 13,550 | + 304% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (RD$ 8,734) | RD$ 1,976 | + 342% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (RD$ 1,785) | RD$ 1,584 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | €457 (RD$ 29,524) | RD$ 28,006 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (RD$ 9,120) | RD$ 6,815 | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (RD$ 716) | RD$ 466 | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (RD$ 1,060) | RD$ 1,242 | - 15% | |
Clothes | + 70% | |||
Clothes in France is 70% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
France | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (RD$ 6,223) | RD$ 2,446 | + 154% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (RD$ 2,554) | RD$ 1,766 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (RD$ 6,461) | RD$ 4,580 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (RD$ 8,114) | RD$ 5,309 | + 53% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in France is 60% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
France | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,525 (RD$ 1,905,773) | RD$ 632,273 | + 201% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (RD$ 122) | RD$ 76 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (RD$ 3,913) | RD$ 2,698 | + 45% | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in France is 28% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
France | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (RD$ 196) | RD$ 308 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (RD$ 518) | RD$ 275 | + 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (RD$ 2,040) | RD$ 2,161 | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (RD$ 235) | RD$ 159 | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (RD$ 252) | RD$ 152 | + 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (RD$ 247) | RD$ 267 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (RD$ 167) | RD$ 133 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (RD$ 181) | RD$ 148 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (RD$ 1,367) | RD$ 642 | + 113% | |
Entertainment | + 71% | |||
Entertainment in France is 71% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
France | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (RD$ 3,097) | RD$ 1,462 | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (RD$ 1,574) | RD$ 697 | + 126% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (RD$ 6,616) | RD$ 2,320 | + 185% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (RD$ 4,859) | RD$ 3,640 | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (RD$ 746) | RD$ 497 | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.04 (RD$ 325) | RD$ 227 | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (RD$ 458) | RD$ 167 | + 175% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €623 (RD$ 40,202) | RD$ 23,456 | + 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (RD$ 15) | RD$ 8 | + 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (RD$ 2,329) | RD$ 2,882 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (RD$ 719) | RD$ 261 | + 176% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,962 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in France is 74% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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