- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 30% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (RD$ 661) | RD$ 314 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (RD$ 414) | RD$ 295 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (RD$ 198) | RD$ 128 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (RD$ 50) | RD$ 56 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.49 (RD$ 142) | RD$ 97 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 68 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 (RD$ 318) | RD$ 184 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (RD$ 102) | RD$ 119 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (RD$ 60) | RD$ 63 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (RD$ 48) | RD$ 102 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (RD$ 357) | RD$ 562 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (RD$ 91) | RD$ 67 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (RD$ 53) | RD$ 45 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 78% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,292 (RD$ 73,544) | RD$ 32,488 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €896 (RD$ 51,042) | RD$ 20,192 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (RD$ 7,341) | RD$ 4,511 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €853 (RD$ 48,598) | RD$ 22,968 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €638 (RD$ 36,326) | RD$ 13,923 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (RD$ 5,254) | RD$ 3,449 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (RD$ 1,719) | RD$ 1,594 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (RD$ 20,670) | RD$ 30,670 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (RD$ 4,524) | RD$ 5,436 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RD$ 391) | RD$ 380 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RD$ 610) | RD$ 496 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 7% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (RD$ 4,235) | RD$ 2,212 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (RD$ 1,636) | RD$ 2,630 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (RD$ 4,553) | RD$ 3,437 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (RD$ 5,368) | RD$ 3,748 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 25% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,404 (RD$ 1,104,923) | RD$ 1,035,640 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (RD$ 72) | RD$ 62 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (RD$ 2,755) | RD$ 1,912 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 4% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.86 (RD$ 334) | RD$ 398 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.78 (RD$ 272) | RD$ 493 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (RD$ 3,118) | RD$ 1,374 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.43 (RD$ 252) | RD$ 450 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.60 (RD$ 148) | RD$ 216 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (RD$ 159) | RD$ 210 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (RD$ 74) | RD$ 115 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (RD$ 95) | RD$ 130 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (RD$ 737) | RD$ 281 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 25% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (RD$ 1,764) | RD$ 1,464 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (RD$ 967) | RD$ 523 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (RD$ 3,927) | RD$ 2,962 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (RD$ 2,606) | RD$ 2,424 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (RD$ 465) | RD$ 303 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.12 (RD$ 121) | RD$ 113 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.14 (RD$ 236) | RD$ 152 | + 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €463 (RD$ 26,350) | RD$ 27,845 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (RD$ 11) | RD$ 8 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (RD$ 2,486) | RD$ 1,706 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (RD$ 290) | RD$ 213 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 34% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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