Cost of living in Portugal compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 19% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (RD$ 564) | RD$ 524 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (RD$ 439) | RD$ 364 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.83 (RD$ 194) | RD$ 97 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 (RD$ 47) | RD$ 53 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (RD$ 148) | RD$ 85 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (RD$ 99) | RD$ 59 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.05 (RD$ 278) | RD$ 213 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (RD$ 94) | RD$ 114 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (RD$ 69) | RD$ 65 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (RD$ 68) | RD$ 97 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.35 (RD$ 298) | RD$ 955 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (RD$ 132) | RD$ 71 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (RD$ 65) | RD$ 30 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 123% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,105 (RD$ 75,786) | RD$ 29,604 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €732 (RD$ 50,202) | RD$ 16,387 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (RD$ 8,200) | RD$ 3,896 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €751 (RD$ 51,487) | RD$ 21,273 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (RD$ 35,854) | RD$ 11,287 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (RD$ 6,270) | RD$ 2,272 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (RD$ 2,069) | RD$ 1,452 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (RD$ 25,384) | RD$ 31,236 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (RD$ 8,535) | RD$ 6,683 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (RD$ 653) | RD$ 279 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (RD$ 510) | RD$ 172 | + 197% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 55% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (RD$ 4,933) | RD$ 1,972 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (RD$ 2,212) | RD$ 1,780 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (RD$ 5,428) | RD$ 3,164 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (RD$ 5,581) | RD$ 3,985 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 56% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,122 (RD$ 1,791,855) | RD$ 806,919 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (RD$ 99) | RD$ 63 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (RD$ 2,418) | RD$ 1,796 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 28% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (RD$ 325) | RD$ 426 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (RD$ 494) | RD$ 345 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (RD$ 3,432) | RD$ 1,610 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.14 (RD$ 215) | RD$ 387 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 (RD$ 254) | RD$ 150 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 (RD$ 232) | RD$ 218 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (RD$ 87) | RD$ 105 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (RD$ 130) | RD$ 137 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (RD$ 955) | RD$ 593 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 48% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (RD$ 1,945) | RD$ 645 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (RD$ 909) | RD$ 454 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (RD$ 3,117) | RD$ 1,698 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (RD$ 2,946) | RD$ 2,362 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (RD$ 539) | RD$ 452 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (RD$ 214) | RD$ 146 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.65 (RD$ 113) | RD$ 133 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 (RD$ 34,905) | RD$ 35,356 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (RD$ 13) | RD$ 8 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (RD$ 2,606) | RD$ 1,546 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.78 (RD$ 328) | RD$ 205 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 60% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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