Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic vs Edirne, Turkey
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Food | + 168% | |||
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Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 168% more expensive than in Edirne (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 555 (78TL) | 16TL | + 380% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 316 (45TL) | 27TL | + 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 118 (17TL) | 4.33TL | + 282% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 60 (8TL) | 2.14TL | + 296% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 (12TL) | 4.13TL | + 191% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 62 (9TL) | 1.56TL | + 462% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 217 (31TL) | 14TL | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 136 (19TL) | 2.56TL | + 652% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (10TL) | 1.36TL | + 621% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 81 (11TL) | 7TL | + 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 743 (105TL) | 100TL | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (10TL) | 3.72TL | + 168% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 34 (4.81TL) | 1.15TL | + 316% | |
Housing | + 165% | |||
Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 165% more expensive than in Edirne (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 41,051 (5,788TL) | 973TL | + 495% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,178 (2,704TL) | 1,328TL | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,124 (581TL) | 239TL | + 143% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,239 (3,559TL) | 822TL | + 333% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,536 (1,768TL) | 556TL | + 218% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,516 (355TL) | 153TL | + 132% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,393 (196TL) | 88TL | + 122% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,273 (3,281TL) | 1,500TL | + 119% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,666 (940TL) | 741TL | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 232 (33TL) | 14TL | + 127% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 185 (26TL) | 50TL | - 48% | |
Clothes | + 283% | |||
Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 283% more expensive than in Edirne (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,232 (315TL) | 156TL | + 102% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,954 (275TL) | 40TL | + 589% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,347 (472TL) | 200TL | + 136% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,078 (575TL) | 200TL | + 188% | |
Transportation | + 62% | |||
Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 62% more expensive than in Edirne (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 867,815 (122,363TL) | 117,000TL | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 (8TL) | 4.28TL | + 90% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,751 (247TL) | 100TL | + 147% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 640 (90TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 44% more expensive than in Edirne (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 369 (52TL) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 (49TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,836 (259TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 406 (57TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 147 (21TL) | 10TL | + 107% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 245 (35TL) | 11TL | + 224% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 102 (14TL) | 2.50TL | + 474% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 142 (20TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 586 (83TL) | 20TL | + 313% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 20% more expensive than in Edirne (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 600 (85TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 495 (70TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,290 (323TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,478 (349TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 428 (60TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 186 (26TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 129 (18TL) | 10TL | + 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 39,384 (5,553TL) | 2,239TL | + 148% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (1.31TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,477 (208TL) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 244 (34TL) | 13TL | + 160% | |
TOTAL | + 86% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 86% more expensive than in Edirne (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 5,571TL (RD$ 39,513) in Santo Domingo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 3,000TL in Edirne.
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