- Cost of Living
- France
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 89% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (RD$ 876) | RD$ 325 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (RD$ 476) | RD$ 294 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.97 (RD$ 343) | RD$ 130 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (RD$ 66) | RD$ 56 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.30 (RD$ 247) | RD$ 96 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.87 (RD$ 165) | RD$ 67 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (RD$ 403) | RD$ 194 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (RD$ 151) | RD$ 111 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (RD$ 100) | RD$ 60 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.21 (RD$ 127) | RD$ 101 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (RD$ 469) | RD$ 569 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.15 (RD$ 124) | RD$ 67 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (RD$ 65) | RD$ 47 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in France is 139% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,220 (RD$ 127,657) | RD$ 33,454 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,554 (RD$ 89,370) | RD$ 20,063 | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (RD$ 9,492) | RD$ 4,511 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,007 (RD$ 57,912) | RD$ 22,620 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €785 (RD$ 45,128) | RD$ 13,923 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (RD$ 6,134) | RD$ 3,362 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (RD$ 1,337) | RD$ 1,613 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (RD$ 21,153) | RD$ 30,937 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (RD$ 6,144) | RD$ 5,528 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RD$ 400) | RD$ 382 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (RD$ 777) | RD$ 603 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in France is 22% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (RD$ 5,116) | RD$ 2,212 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (RD$ 2,249) | RD$ 2,630 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (RD$ 5,966) | RD$ 3,437 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (RD$ 7,982) | RD$ 3,748 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in France is 69% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,973 (RD$ 1,321,012) | RD$ 1,050,170 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 62 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (RD$ 3,884) | RD$ 1,741 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 6% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.75 (RD$ 331) | RD$ 328 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (RD$ 386) | RD$ 493 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (RD$ 1,409) | RD$ 1,374 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.24 (RD$ 244) | RD$ 450 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.05 (RD$ 233) | RD$ 206 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.86 (RD$ 222) | RD$ 216 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 112 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (RD$ 125) | RD$ 129 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (RD$ 1,267) | RD$ 280 | + 353% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 60% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (RD$ 2,431) | RD$ 1,464 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (RD$ 1,193) | RD$ 513 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (RD$ 5,008) | RD$ 2,962 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (RD$ 3,775) | RD$ 2,424 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (RD$ 652) | RD$ 303 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (RD$ 230) | RD$ 113 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (RD$ 355) | RD$ 152 | + 134% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €462 (RD$ 26,574) | RD$ 27,845 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (RD$ 10) | RD$ 8 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (RD$ 3,274) | RD$ 1,634 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (RD$ 458) | RD$ 213 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in France is 82% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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