Cost of living in Ireland compared to Dominican Republic
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Food | + 76% | |||
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Food in Ireland is 76% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Ireland | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (RD$ 1,188) | RD$ 591 | + 101% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (RD$ 722) | RD$ 429 | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.21 (RD$ 341) | RD$ 160 | + 113% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (RD$ 87) | RD$ 75 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.79 (RD$ 313) | RD$ 117 | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 (RD$ 199) | RD$ 101 | + 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (RD$ 424) | RD$ 271 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.95 (RD$ 193) | RD$ 184 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (RD$ 103) | RD$ 84 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.80 (RD$ 183) | RD$ 125 | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (RD$ 881) | RD$ 848 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.33 (RD$ 218) | RD$ 92 | + 138% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 50 | + 91% | |
Housing | + 165% | |||
Housing in Ireland is 165% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Ireland | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,493 (RD$ 162,978) | RD$ 54,787 | + 197% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,911 (RD$ 124,950) | RD$ 31,506 | + 297% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 (RD$ 12,675) | RD$ 3,648 | + 247% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,856 (RD$ 121,376) | RD$ 25,396 | + 378% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,438 (RD$ 94,022) | RD$ 13,590 | + 592% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (RD$ 8,190) | RD$ 2,428 | + 237% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (RD$ 2,164) | RD$ 1,371 | + 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | €385 (RD$ 25,173) | RD$ 27,346 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (RD$ 7,811) | RD$ 7,691 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (RD$ 738) | RD$ 312 | + 137% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (RD$ 1,091) | RD$ 2,042 | - 47% | |
Clothes | + 153% | |||
Clothes in Ireland is 153% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Ireland | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (RD$ 6,501) | RD$ 804 | + 708% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (RD$ 2,479) | RD$ 1,248 | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (RD$ 6,225) | RD$ 3,646 | + 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (RD$ 6,948) | RD$ 4,581 | + 52% | |
Transportation | + 61% | |||
Transportation in Ireland is 61% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Ireland | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,459 (RD$ 2,187,570) | RD$ 1,292,310 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (RD$ 121) | RD$ 77 | + 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (RD$ 4,834) | RD$ 2,902 | + 67% | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in Ireland is 78% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Ireland | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (RD$ 475) | RD$ 563 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €21 (RD$ 1,404) | RD$ 545 | + 158% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €139 (RD$ 9,079) | RD$ 2,217 | + 309% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (RD$ 397) | RD$ 376 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.04 (RD$ 329) | RD$ 241 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (RD$ 410) | RD$ 365 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.13 (RD$ 204) | RD$ 201 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (RD$ 199) | RD$ 180 | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (RD$ 1,504) | RD$ 612 | + 146% | |
Entertainment | + 81% | |||
Entertainment in Ireland is 81% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Ireland | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (RD$ 3,642) | RD$ 1,523 | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (RD$ 1,434) | RD$ 648 | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €123 (RD$ 8,029) | RD$ 3,500 | + 129% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (RD$ 5,716) | RD$ 3,540 | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (RD$ 916) | RD$ 560 | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.31 (RD$ 282) | RD$ 230 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (RD$ 506) | RD$ 175 | + 190% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €658 (RD$ 43,000) | RD$ 35,000 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RD$ 10 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €76 (RD$ 4,994) | RD$ 2,103 | + 137% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (RD$ 1,032) | RD$ 282 | + 265% | |
TOTAL | + 97% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,258 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 30, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 97% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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