Cost of living in France compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 53% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| France | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (RD$ 1,069) | RD$ 546 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (RD$ 626) | RD$ 374 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (RD$ 360) | RD$ 167 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (RD$ 76) | RD$ 68 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.58 (RD$ 268) | RD$ 120 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 (RD$ 206) | RD$ 75 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (RD$ 466) | RD$ 224 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 (RD$ 161) | RD$ 159 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (RD$ 105) | RD$ 87 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.81 (RD$ 106) | RD$ 132 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (RD$ 518) | RD$ 1,105 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (RD$ 132) | RD$ 71 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (RD$ 71) | RD$ 53 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in France is 79% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| France | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,652 (RD$ 96,850) | RD$ 44,498 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,522 (RD$ 89,249) | RD$ 25,268 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (RD$ 8,643) | RD$ 3,254 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €989 (RD$ 58,025) | RD$ 37,110 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €816 (RD$ 47,823) | RD$ 16,257 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (RD$ 6,331) | RD$ 2,134 | + 197% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (RD$ 1,339) | RD$ 2,265 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (RD$ 19,500) | RD$ 23,009 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (RD$ 6,233) | RD$ 5,748 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (RD$ 366) | RD$ 268 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (RD$ 854) | RD$ 316 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in France is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| France | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (RD$ 4,370) | RD$ 3,241 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (RD$ 1,909) | RD$ 2,258 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (RD$ 4,789) | RD$ 5,192 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (RD$ 6,116) | RD$ 5,795 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in France is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| France | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,302 (RD$ 1,542,354) | RD$ 1,990,270 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (RD$ 109) | RD$ 105 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (RD$ 3,460) | RD$ 3,354 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 12% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| France | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.85 (RD$ 343) | RD$ 387 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (RD$ 328) | RD$ 413 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (RD$ 1,613) | RD$ 1,997 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.23 (RD$ 248) | RD$ 394 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.74 (RD$ 278) | RD$ 119 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (RD$ 195) | RD$ 271 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (RD$ 158) | RD$ 123 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (RD$ 137) | RD$ 170 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (RD$ 1,174) | RD$ 720 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 18% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| France | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (RD$ 2,545) | RD$ 1,305 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (RD$ 1,374) | RD$ 611 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (RD$ 4,735) | RD$ 2,426 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (RD$ 3,442) | RD$ 3,765 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (RD$ 600) | RD$ 427 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (RD$ 231) | RD$ 268 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (RD$ 385) | RD$ 207 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €362 (RD$ 21,200) | RD$ 22,115 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (RD$ 16) | RD$ 15 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (RD$ 1,869) | RD$ 3,689 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (RD$ 564) | RD$ 204 | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 27% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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