Cost of living in Portugal compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Portugal | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (RD$ 609) | RD$ 564 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (RD$ 448) | RD$ 378 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (RD$ 198) | RD$ 158 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (RD$ 54) | RD$ 66 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (RD$ 172) | RD$ 104 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (RD$ 120) | RD$ 69 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (RD$ 311) | RD$ 281 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (RD$ 112) | RD$ 150 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (RD$ 92) | RD$ 71 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (RD$ 62) | RD$ 114 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (RD$ 310) | RD$ 1,009 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.16 (RD$ 127) | RD$ 74 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (RD$ 48) | RD$ 45 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Portugal | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,217 (RD$ 71,527) | RD$ 56,537 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 (RD$ 48,903) | RD$ 34,458 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (RD$ 7,619) | RD$ 3,898 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €913 (RD$ 53,667) | RD$ 34,720 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €601 (RD$ 35,324) | RD$ 15,865 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (RD$ 6,311) | RD$ 1,755 | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (RD$ 1,625) | RD$ 1,722 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 (RD$ 19,264) | RD$ 19,944 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (RD$ 6,696) | RD$ 5,357 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (RD$ 451) | RD$ 434 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (RD$ 494) | RD$ 255 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 6% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Portugal | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (RD$ 5,056) | RD$ 3,779 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (RD$ 1,853) | RD$ 2,456 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (RD$ 4,380) | RD$ 4,938 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (RD$ 5,122) | RD$ 4,506 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 7% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Portugal | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,745 (RD$ 1,689,284) | RD$ 1,290,230 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (RD$ 105) | RD$ 92 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (RD$ 2,164) | RD$ 2,933 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 38% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Portugal | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 (RD$ 295) | RD$ 387 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (RD$ 480) | RD$ 232 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (RD$ 3,752) | RD$ 1,678 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (RD$ 225) | RD$ 224 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (RD$ 229) | RD$ 129 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (RD$ 289) | RD$ 234 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.33 (RD$ 137) | RD$ 160 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (RD$ 134) | RD$ 153 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (RD$ 945) | RD$ 740 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Portugal | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (RD$ 1,791) | RD$ 1,083 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (RD$ 861) | RD$ 528 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (RD$ 3,012) | RD$ 1,558 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (RD$ 2,637) | RD$ 3,574 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (RD$ 579) | RD$ 505 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (RD$ 206) | RD$ 225 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.92 (RD$ 113) | RD$ 182 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €564 (RD$ 33,155) | RD$ 13,895 | + 139% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (RD$ 24) | RD$ 5.51 | + 331% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (RD$ 2,080) | RD$ 3,675 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (RD$ 303) | RD$ 247 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,558 prices entered by 419 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 15% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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