Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 49% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 475 (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 335 (€4.92) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 116 (€1.71) | €5.42 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 55 (€0.81) | €1.09 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 74 (€1.08) | €4.92 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 63 (€0.93) | €2.42 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 201 (€2.95) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 128 (€1.88) | €2.26 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 66 (€0.97) | €1.86 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 105 (€1.54) | €1.02 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 709 (€10) | €8 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 64 (€0.93) | €2.24 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 39 (€0.58) | €1.67 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 55% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 38,024 (€559) | €1,196 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 17,074 (€251) | €1,012 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,328 (€64) | €167 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 23,225 (€342) | €854 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,265 (€166) | €670 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,220 (€33) | €98 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,368 (€20) | €21 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 22,830 (€336) | €367 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 7,807 (€115) | €86 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 352 (€5.18) | €5.25 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 241 (€3.54) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 47% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,850 (€27) | €96 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,625 (€24) | €35 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,069 (€45) | €75 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,965 (€73) | €116 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 43% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 748,795 (€11,014) | €22,056 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 57 (€0.84) | €1.16 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,744 (€26) | €50 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 27% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 623 (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 447 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,419 (€21) | €102 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 780 (€11) | €3.15 | + 265% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 143 (€2.10) | €2.63 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 265 (€3.90) | €2.46 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 114 (€1.67) | €1.24 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 145 (€2.13) | €1.85 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 432 (€6) | €25 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 39% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 715 (€11) | €30 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 393 (€5.78) | €20 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,519 (€22) | €163 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,194 (€32) | €41 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 311 (€4.57) | €10 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 149 (€2.20) | €3.11 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 136 (€2.00) | €3.78 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 35,413 (€521) | €504 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (€0.12) | €0.11 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,486 (€22) | €42 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 252 (€3.71) | €5.32 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 47% cheaper than in Austria
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