- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 27% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (RD$ 660) | RD$ 354 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (RD$ 415) | RD$ 298 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (RD$ 206) | RD$ 138 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (RD$ 50) | RD$ 56 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.48 (RD$ 142) | RD$ 92 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.77 (RD$ 101) | RD$ 65 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.68 (RD$ 325) | RD$ 195 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (RD$ 101) | RD$ 106 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (RD$ 64) | RD$ 57 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (RD$ 46) | RD$ 105 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (RD$ 368) | RD$ 566 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (RD$ 86) | RD$ 69 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (RD$ 53) | RD$ 49 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 68% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,267 (RD$ 72,490) | RD$ 34,149 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €871 (RD$ 49,870) | RD$ 19,410 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (RD$ 8,031) | RD$ 4,692 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €825 (RD$ 47,228) | RD$ 24,764 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €594 (RD$ 33,977) | RD$ 15,599 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (RD$ 5,524) | RD$ 3,659 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (RD$ 1,758) | RD$ 1,635 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €386 (RD$ 22,105) | RD$ 30,248 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (RD$ 4,932) | RD$ 5,722 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (RD$ 430) | RD$ 366 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RD$ 603) | RD$ 603 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 2% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (RD$ 4,397) | RD$ 2,108 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (RD$ 1,725) | RD$ 2,399 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (RD$ 4,562) | RD$ 3,423 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (RD$ 5,388) | RD$ 3,719 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 34% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,547 (RD$ 1,118,807) | RD$ 989,152 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (RD$ 69) | RD$ 62 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (RD$ 2,839) | RD$ 1,752 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 12% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (RD$ 357) | RD$ 271 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.16 (RD$ 296) | RD$ 561 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (RD$ 3,014) | RD$ 1,229 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.33 (RD$ 248) | RD$ 415 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (RD$ 155) | RD$ 188 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.93 (RD$ 168) | RD$ 199 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (RD$ 73) | RD$ 115 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 133 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (RD$ 731) | RD$ 250 | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 31% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (RD$ 1,783) | RD$ 1,373 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (RD$ 959) | RD$ 497 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (RD$ 4,288) | RD$ 3,073 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (RD$ 2,755) | RD$ 2,427 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (RD$ 495) | RD$ 291 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.12 (RD$ 121) | RD$ 106 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (RD$ 249) | RD$ 138 | + 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €464 (RD$ 26,583) | RD$ 28,925 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (RD$ 12) | RD$ 9 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (RD$ 2,525) | RD$ 1,614 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (RD$ 291) | RD$ 193 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 37% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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