- 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$ 666) | RD$ 325 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (RD$ 417) | RD$ 294 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 (RD$ 201) | RD$ 130 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (RD$ 51) | RD$ 56 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.46 (RD$ 141) | RD$ 96 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 67 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (RD$ 321) | RD$ 194 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (RD$ 102) | RD$ 111 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (RD$ 61) | RD$ 60 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (RD$ 47) | RD$ 101 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (RD$ 355) | RD$ 569 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 67 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (RD$ 53) | RD$ 47 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 74% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,279 (RD$ 73,359) | RD$ 33,454 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €887 (RD$ 50,895) | RD$ 20,063 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (RD$ 7,596) | RD$ 4,511 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €837 (RD$ 48,002) | RD$ 22,620 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €624 (RD$ 35,766) | RD$ 13,923 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (RD$ 5,245) | RD$ 3,362 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (RD$ 1,734) | RD$ 1,613 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €364 (RD$ 20,877) | RD$ 30,937 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (RD$ 4,644) | RD$ 5,528 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RD$ 409) | RD$ 382 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RD$ 618) | RD$ 603 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 8% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (RD$ 4,242) | RD$ 2,212 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (RD$ 1,633) | RD$ 2,630 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (RD$ 4,607) | RD$ 3,437 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (RD$ 5,450) | RD$ 3,748 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 32% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,615 (RD$ 1,124,953) | RD$ 1,050,170 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (RD$ 72) | RD$ 62 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (RD$ 2,796) | RD$ 1,741 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 6% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (RD$ 363) | RD$ 328 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.54 (RD$ 260) | RD$ 493 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (RD$ 3,223) | RD$ 1,374 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.44 (RD$ 255) | RD$ 450 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.52 (RD$ 144) | RD$ 206 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (RD$ 161) | RD$ 216 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (RD$ 72) | RD$ 112 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (RD$ 90) | RD$ 129 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (RD$ 750) | RD$ 280 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 27% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (RD$ 1,761) | RD$ 1,464 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (RD$ 969) | RD$ 513 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (RD$ 3,973) | RD$ 2,962 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (RD$ 2,669) | RD$ 2,424 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (RD$ 484) | RD$ 303 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.11 (RD$ 121) | RD$ 113 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.15 (RD$ 238) | RD$ 152 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €467 (RD$ 26,788) | RD$ 27,845 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (RD$ 11) | RD$ 8 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (RD$ 2,501) | RD$ 1,634 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (RD$ 292) | RD$ 213 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 36% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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