Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 32% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Netherlands | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (RD$ 1,099) | RD$ 924 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (RD$ 651) | RD$ 429 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (RD$ 327) | RD$ 190 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (RD$ 80) | RD$ 70 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (RD$ 283) | RD$ 115 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (RD$ 188) | RD$ 89 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (RD$ 407) | RD$ 255 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (RD$ 141) | RD$ 162 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (RD$ 97) | RD$ 88 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (RD$ 92) | RD$ 157 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RD$ 396) | RD$ 711 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.23 (RD$ 195) | RD$ 106 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (RD$ 92) | RD$ 48 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 143% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Netherlands | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,030 (RD$ 122,698) | RD$ 55,789 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,714 (RD$ 103,593) | RD$ 26,001 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €258 (RD$ 15,587) | RD$ 4,146 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,451 (RD$ 87,671) | RD$ 25,812 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,171 (RD$ 70,798) | RD$ 13,922 | + 409% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €153 (RD$ 9,249) | RD$ 2,106 | + 339% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (RD$ 2,379) | RD$ 1,469 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (RD$ 19,543) | RD$ 26,888 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (RD$ 9,177) | RD$ 7,267 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (RD$ 810) | RD$ 316 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (RD$ 1,152) | RD$ 1,272 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 13% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Netherlands | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (RD$ 4,656) | RD$ 2,834 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (RD$ 1,997) | RD$ 2,085 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (RD$ 5,395) | RD$ 5,169 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (RD$ 6,946) | RD$ 6,388 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 77% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Netherlands | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,526 (RD$ 1,663,593) | RD$ 878,116 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (RD$ 115) | RD$ 100 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (RD$ 5,563) | RD$ 2,700 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 30% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Netherlands | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.59 (RD$ 217) | RD$ 346 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (RD$ 725) | RD$ 626 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (RD$ 2,750) | RD$ 1,808 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (RD$ 283) | RD$ 469 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (RD$ 306) | RD$ 151 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (RD$ 314) | RD$ 255 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (RD$ 134) | RD$ 144 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (RD$ 184) | RD$ 162 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (RD$ 1,462) | RD$ 848 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 38% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Netherlands | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (RD$ 3,049) | RD$ 1,105 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (RD$ 1,451) | RD$ 647 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (RD$ 6,496) | RD$ 1,827 | + 256% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (RD$ 4,399) | RD$ 3,110 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (RD$ 849) | RD$ 504 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (RD$ 211) | RD$ 219 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.40 (RD$ 326) | RD$ 189 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (RD$ 35,217) | RD$ 22,938 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (RD$ 4.73) | RD$ 9 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (RD$ 2,387) | RD$ 3,346 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (RD$ 492) | RD$ 284 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,832 prices entered by 281 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 71% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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