- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 28% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (RD$ 656) | RD$ 341 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (RD$ 411) | RD$ 294 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (RD$ 198) | RD$ 138 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (RD$ 50) | RD$ 56 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (RD$ 147) | RD$ 92 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 (RD$ 97) | RD$ 67 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.53 (RD$ 315) | RD$ 194 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (RD$ 100) | RD$ 111 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (RD$ 63) | RD$ 60 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (RD$ 47) | RD$ 103 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (RD$ 346) | RD$ 551 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (RD$ 87) | RD$ 69 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (RD$ 53) | RD$ 47 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 80% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,274 (RD$ 72,480) | RD$ 33,755 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 (RD$ 50,202) | RD$ 20,063 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (RD$ 7,694) | RD$ 4,511 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €828 (RD$ 47,121) | RD$ 22,620 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €615 (RD$ 34,999) | RD$ 13,745 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (RD$ 5,429) | RD$ 3,362 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (RD$ 1,709) | RD$ 1,613 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (RD$ 21,457) | RD$ 30,937 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (RD$ 4,645) | RD$ 5,528 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RD$ 415) | RD$ 382 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RD$ 603) | RD$ 369 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 9% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (RD$ 4,242) | RD$ 2,212 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (RD$ 1,636) | RD$ 2,638 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (RD$ 4,540) | RD$ 3,437 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (RD$ 5,366) | RD$ 3,913 | + 37% | |
| 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 | €19,410 (RD$ 1,104,597) | RD$ 1,022,730 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (RD$ 70) | RD$ 62 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (RD$ 2,779) | RD$ 1,741 | + 60% | |
| 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) | €7 (RD$ 372) | RD$ 328 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.67 (RD$ 266) | RD$ 493 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (RD$ 3,102) | RD$ 1,374 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.56 (RD$ 259) | RD$ 450 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.66 (RD$ 152) | RD$ 206 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (RD$ 162) | RD$ 216 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (RD$ 73) | RD$ 112 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (RD$ 97) | RD$ 129 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (RD$ 730) | RD$ 280 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 29% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (RD$ 1,732) | RD$ 1,480 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (RD$ 960) | RD$ 503 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (RD$ 4,262) | RD$ 2,962 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (RD$ 2,685) | RD$ 2,424 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (RD$ 482) | RD$ 293 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.14 (RD$ 122) | RD$ 113 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (RD$ 240) | RD$ 148 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €456 (RD$ 25,977) | RD$ 27,845 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (RD$ 12) | RD$ 8 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (RD$ 2,534) | RD$ 1,678 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (RD$ 290) | RD$ 190 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 37% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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