Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic vs Emmen, Netherlands
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 39% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 555 (€8) | €23 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 316 (€4.67) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 118 (€1.73) | €2.00 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 60 (€0.89) | €0.82 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 (€1.26) | €2.25 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 62 (€0.92) | €1.20 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 217 (€3.20) | €1.20 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 136 (€2.01) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (€1.03) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 81 (€1.19) | €1.00 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 743 (€11) | €7 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (€1.05) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 34 (€0.50) | €0.70 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 11% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 41,051 (€606) | €750 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,178 (€283) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,124 (€61) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,239 (€373) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,536 (€185) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,516 (€37) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,393 (€21) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,273 (€343) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,666 (€98) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 232 (€3.43) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 185 (€2.73) | €12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,232 (€33) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,954 (€29) | €28 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,347 (€49) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,078 (€60) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 64% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 867,815 (€12,808) | €31,140 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 (€0.85) | €1.53 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,751 (€26) | €96 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 640 (€9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 47% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 369 (€5.45) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 (€5.10) | €60 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,836 (€27) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 406 (€5.99) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 147 (€2.17) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 245 (€3.62) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 102 (€1.50) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 142 (€2.09) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 586 (€9) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 38% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 600 (€9) | €40 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 495 (€7) | €20 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,290 (€34) | €50 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,478 (€37) | €60 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 428 (€6) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 186 (€2.75) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 129 (€1.91) | €5.00 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 39,384 (€581) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (€0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,477 (€22) | €25 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 244 (€3.60) | €8 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 579 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,100 in Emmen you would need to make just about €1,229 (RD$ 83,257) in Santo Domingo.
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