Cost of living in Spain compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 34% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (RD$ 765) | RD$ 303 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (RD$ 437) | RD$ 320 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.28 (RD$ 191) | RD$ 140 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (RD$ 48) | RD$ 56 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.42 (RD$ 141) | RD$ 83 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 68 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (RD$ 364) | RD$ 157 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (RD$ 99) | RD$ 135 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (RD$ 62) | RD$ 56 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (RD$ 49) | RD$ 128 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (RD$ 373) | RD$ 582 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (RD$ 93) | RD$ 64 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (RD$ 49) | RD$ 37 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 93% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,295 (RD$ 75,410) | RD$ 30,646 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €825 (RD$ 48,031) | RD$ 14,566 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €114 (RD$ 6,663) | RD$ 3,400 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €770 (RD$ 44,831) | RD$ 25,630 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €556 (RD$ 32,411) | RD$ 12,327 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (RD$ 4,749) | RD$ 2,757 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (RD$ 1,739) | RD$ 1,465 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €373 (RD$ 21,732) | RD$ 23,302 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (RD$ 5,411) | RD$ 6,518 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RD$ 394) | RD$ 327 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RD$ 621) | RD$ 234 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 42% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (RD$ 4,690) | RD$ 2,170 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (RD$ 1,795) | RD$ 1,404 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (RD$ 4,660) | RD$ 3,956 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (RD$ 5,255) | RD$ 4,939 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 42% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,334 (RD$ 1,300,843) | RD$ 676,343 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (RD$ 78) | RD$ 61 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (RD$ 2,659) | RD$ 1,950 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 9% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (RD$ 405) | RD$ 390 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (RD$ 458) | RD$ 471 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (RD$ 3,594) | RD$ 1,583 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (RD$ 238) | RD$ 431 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (RD$ 151) | RD$ 139 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 (RD$ 162) | RD$ 262 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 118 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (RD$ 99) | RD$ 135 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (RD$ 816) | RD$ 453 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 35% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (RD$ 1,822) | RD$ 1,026 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (RD$ 929) | RD$ 458 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (RD$ 2,941) | RD$ 3,374 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (RD$ 2,598) | RD$ 2,142 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (RD$ 527) | RD$ 293 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 (RD$ 141) | RD$ 125 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.08 (RD$ 238) | RD$ 128 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €431 (RD$ 25,095) | RD$ 31,056 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (RD$ 11) | RD$ 6 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (RD$ 2,749) | RD$ 2,035 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (RD$ 288) | RD$ 207 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Spain is 49% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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