Cost of living in Spain compared to Dominican Republic
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Spain is 37% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Spain | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (RD$ 1,102) | RD$ 540 | + 104% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (RD$ 586) | RD$ 422 | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (RD$ 244) | RD$ 190 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (RD$ 68) | RD$ 73 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.01 (RD$ 193) | RD$ 118 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (RD$ 144) | RD$ 85 | + 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (RD$ 452) | RD$ 257 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (RD$ 139) | RD$ 159 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (RD$ 90) | RD$ 70 | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (RD$ 72) | RD$ 134 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RD$ 438) | RD$ 784 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (RD$ 132) | RD$ 81 | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (RD$ 69) | RD$ 47 | + 48% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Spain is 51% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Spain | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,415 (RD$ 90,882) | RD$ 57,457 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €958 (RD$ 61,537) | RD$ 28,006 | + 120% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (RD$ 7,576) | RD$ 4,183 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €914 (RD$ 58,714) | RD$ 28,370 | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €670 (RD$ 43,015) | RD$ 13,550 | + 217% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (RD$ 5,178) | RD$ 1,976 | + 162% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (RD$ 1,755) | RD$ 1,584 | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | €315 (RD$ 20,252) | RD$ 28,006 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (RD$ 5,923) | RD$ 6,815 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RD$ 468) | RD$ 466 | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RD$ 723) | RD$ 1,242 | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 30% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Spain | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (RD$ 4,680) | RD$ 2,446 | + 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (RD$ 1,992) | RD$ 1,766 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (RD$ 5,275) | RD$ 4,580 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (RD$ 5,532) | RD$ 5,309 | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 8% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Spain | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,022 (RD$ 1,799,957) | RD$ 632,273 | + 185% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (RD$ 103) | RD$ 76 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (RD$ 1,991) | RD$ 2,698 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 36% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Spain | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (RD$ 537) | RD$ 308 | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (RD$ 443) | RD$ 275 | + 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (RD$ 3,961) | RD$ 2,161 | + 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 (RD$ 248) | RD$ 159 | + 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (RD$ 189) | RD$ 152 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.02 (RD$ 194) | RD$ 267 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 (RD$ 130) | RD$ 133 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (RD$ 124) | RD$ 148 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (RD$ 1,090) | RD$ 642 | + 70% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 27% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Spain | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (RD$ 2,182) | RD$ 1,462 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (RD$ 1,052) | RD$ 697 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (RD$ 3,392) | RD$ 2,320 | + 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (RD$ 3,195) | RD$ 3,640 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (RD$ 659) | RD$ 497 | + 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (RD$ 173) | RD$ 227 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.45 (RD$ 286) | RD$ 167 | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (RD$ 33,042) | RD$ 23,456 | + 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (RD$ 13) | RD$ 8 | + 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (RD$ 3,138) | RD$ 2,882 | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (RD$ 336) | RD$ 261 | + 29% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,103 prices entered by 1,139 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Spain is 32% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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