Cost of living in Spain compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 20% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Spain | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (RD$ 922) | RD$ 518 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (RD$ 488) | RD$ 338 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.51 (RD$ 200) | RD$ 167 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (RD$ 50) | RD$ 66 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.44 (RD$ 139) | RD$ 112 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 63 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (RD$ 360) | RD$ 307 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.82 (RD$ 104) | RD$ 97 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (RD$ 67) | RD$ 64 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (RD$ 53) | RD$ 106 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (RD$ 369) | RD$ 931 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (RD$ 102) | RD$ 73 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (RD$ 53) | RD$ 49 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 60% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Spain | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,184 (RD$ 67,646) | RD$ 39,448 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €766 (RD$ 43,726) | RD$ 19,141 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (RD$ 6,927) | RD$ 5,135 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €734 (RD$ 41,917) | RD$ 21,489 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (RD$ 30,848) | RD$ 12,439 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (RD$ 4,589) | RD$ 2,969 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (RD$ 1,714) | RD$ 1,518 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (RD$ 20,680) | RD$ 22,005 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (RD$ 5,410) | RD$ 8,939 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RD$ 380) | RD$ 350 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RD$ 606) | RD$ 280 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 4% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Spain | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (RD$ 4,078) | RD$ 2,068 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (RD$ 1,639) | RD$ 2,230 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (RD$ 4,525) | RD$ 4,052 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (RD$ 5,085) | RD$ 4,739 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Spain | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,402 (RD$ 1,393,658) | RD$ 1,053,280 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (RD$ 99) | RD$ 66 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (RD$ 2,306) | RD$ 3,070 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 9% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Spain | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.14 (RD$ 293) | RD$ 375 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (RD$ 365) | RD$ 516 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (RD$ 3,460) | RD$ 1,578 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (RD$ 221) | RD$ 361 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (RD$ 137) | RD$ 241 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.85 (RD$ 163) | RD$ 230 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 113 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.87 (RD$ 107) | RD$ 146 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (RD$ 985) | RD$ 760 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 22% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Spain | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (RD$ 1,796) | RD$ 695 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (RD$ 920) | RD$ 508 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (RD$ 2,698) | RD$ 1,110 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (RD$ 2,416) | RD$ 3,272 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (RD$ 569) | RD$ 394 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (RD$ 153) | RD$ 119 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.20 (RD$ 240) | RD$ 141 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 (RD$ 24,996) | RD$ 27,203 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (RD$ 10) | RD$ 8 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (RD$ 2,542) | RD$ 2,423 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (RD$ 284) | RD$ 240 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2022.
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Cost of living in Spain is 20% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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