Cost of living in Italy compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 50% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Italy | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (RD$ 1,126) | RD$ 534 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (RD$ 556) | RD$ 373 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.24 (RD$ 307) | RD$ 137 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (RD$ 78) | RD$ 66 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.71 (RD$ 218) | RD$ 172 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 (RD$ 166) | RD$ 69 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (RD$ 409) | RD$ 281 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (RD$ 129) | RD$ 150 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (RD$ 99) | RD$ 71 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (RD$ 84) | RD$ 114 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (RD$ 490) | RD$ 1,009 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.26 (RD$ 133) | RD$ 69 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 (RD$ 75) | RD$ 45 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 60% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Italy | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,241 (RD$ 72,775) | RD$ 43,775 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €919 (RD$ 53,888) | RD$ 25,581 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 (RD$ 9,773) | RD$ 2,818 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €849 (RD$ 49,796) | RD$ 34,720 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (RD$ 40,682) | RD$ 15,865 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (RD$ 5,790) | RD$ 1,755 | + 230% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (RD$ 1,326) | RD$ 1,722 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €275 (RD$ 16,160) | RD$ 19,944 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (RD$ 6,881) | RD$ 5,357 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (RD$ 377) | RD$ 434 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (RD$ 635) | RD$ 255 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Italy | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (RD$ 4,633) | RD$ 3,779 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (RD$ 2,163) | RD$ 2,456 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (RD$ 5,626) | RD$ 4,938 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (RD$ 5,722) | RD$ 4,506 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 12% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Italy | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,780 (RD$ 1,512,251) | RD$ 1,290,230 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (RD$ 108) | RD$ 109 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (RD$ 2,112) | RD$ 2,933 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 68% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Italy | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (RD$ 493) | RD$ 387 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (RD$ 729) | RD$ 232 | + 215% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €92 (RD$ 5,398) | RD$ 1,678 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (RD$ 412) | RD$ 224 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (RD$ 243) | RD$ 129 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (RD$ 186) | RD$ 234 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (RD$ 119) | RD$ 160 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (RD$ 140) | RD$ 153 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (RD$ 1,166) | RD$ 690 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 87% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Italy | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (RD$ 2,350) | RD$ 1,083 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (RD$ 1,024) | RD$ 490 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (RD$ 4,358) | RD$ 1,558 | + 180% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (RD$ 4,836) | RD$ 3,770 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (RD$ 532) | RD$ 408 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 (RD$ 113) | RD$ 225 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 (RD$ 289) | RD$ 182 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €763 (RD$ 44,742) | RD$ 13,895 | + 222% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (RD$ 17) | RD$ 5.51 | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (RD$ 3,491) | RD$ 1,985 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (RD$ 321) | RD$ 247 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Italy is 32% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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