Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic vs Elx, Spain
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 32% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 555 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 316 (€4.65) | €7 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 118 (€1.73) | €3.61 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 60 (€0.88) | €0.90 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 (€1.25) | €2.09 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 62 (€0.91) | €1.39 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 217 (€3.19) | €4.93 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 136 (€2.00) | €1.53 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (€1.02) | €1.39 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 81 (€1.18) | €0.78 | + 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 743 (€11) | €4.04 | + 170% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (€1.04) | €2.08 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 34 (€0.50) | €1.23 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 27% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 41,051 (€603) | €686 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,178 (€282) | €472 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,124 (€61) | €103 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,239 (€371) | €423 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,536 (€184) | €288 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,516 (€37) | €67 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,393 (€20) | €25 | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,273 (€342) | €428 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,666 (€98) | €113 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 232 (€3.41) | €6 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 185 (€2.71) | €9 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 33% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,232 (€33) | €73 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,954 (€29) | €39 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,347 (€49) | €60 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,078 (€60) | €66 | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 24% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 867,815 (€12,742) | €18,236 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 (€0.85) | €1.25 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,751 (€26) | €27 | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 640 (€9) | €19 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 27% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 369 (€5.42) | €7 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 (€5.07) | €9 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,836 (€27) | €70 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 406 (€5.96) | €3.51 | + 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 147 (€2.16) | €2.29 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 245 (€3.60) | €2.31 | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 102 (€1.49) | €1.77 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 142 (€2.08) | €2.18 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 586 (€9) | €13 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 34% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 600 (€9) | €29 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 495 (€7) | €14 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,290 (€34) | €31 | + 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,478 (€36) | €40 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 428 (€6) | €8 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 186 (€2.74) | €2.20 | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 129 (€1.90) | €4.08 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 39,384 (€578) | €654 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (€0.14) | €0.22 | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,477 (€22) | €37 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 244 (€3.58) | €5.01 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 29% cheaper than in Elx (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,000 in Elx you would need to make just about €1,424 (RD$ 96,946) in Santo Domingo.
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