Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic vs Wolfsburg, Germany
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 48% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 555 (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 316 (€4.67) | €8 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 118 (€1.73) | €5.00 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 60 (€0.89) | €1.00 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 (€1.26) | €2.93 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 62 (€0.92) | €3.50 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 217 (€3.20) | €4.04 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 136 (€2.01) | €3.25 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (€1.03) | €1.75 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 81 (€1.19) | €0.93 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 743 (€11) | €7 | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (€1.05) | €1.83 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 34 (€0.50) | €1.50 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 18% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 41,051 (€606) | €813 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,178 (€283) | €625 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,124 (€61) | €50 | + 22% | |
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) | €50 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,393 (€21) | €16 | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,273 (€343) | €300 | + 14% | |
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) | €8 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 185 (€2.73) | €15 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 31% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,232 (€33) | €90 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,954 (€29) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,347 (€49) | €97 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,078 (€60) | €90 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 47% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 867,815 (€12,809) | €21,200 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 (€0.85) | €1.36 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,751 (€26) | €59 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 640 (€9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 12% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
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) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,836 (€27) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 406 (€5.99) | €2.50 | + 140% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 147 (€2.17) | €5.00 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 245 (€3.62) | €3.10 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 102 (€1.50) | €0.91 | + 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 142 (€2.09) | €1.20 | + 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 586 (€9) | €18 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 36% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 600 (€9) | €32 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 495 (€7) | €19 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,290 (€34) | €100 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,478 (€37) | €52 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 428 (€6) | €6.00 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 186 (€2.75) | €3.02 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 129 (€1.91) | €3.27 | - 42% | |
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) | €40 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 244 (€3.60) | €5.50 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 37% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Wolfsburg you would need to make just about €1,642 (RD$ 111,248) in Santo Domingo.
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