Cost of living comparison between Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
| Food | 25% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 25% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | RD$ 337 (ARS $66) | ARS $51 | 31% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 251 (ARS $49) | ARS $41 | 20% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | RD$ 79 (ARS $15.61) | ARS $21 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 47 (ARS $9.36) | ARS $5.93 | 58% |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 79 (ARS $15.62) | ARS $11.85 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 55 (ARS $10.82) | ARS $10.38 | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 137 (ARS $27) | ARS $29 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 94 (ARS $18.54) | ARS $10.53 | 76% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 98 (ARS $19.36) | ARS $10.28 | 88% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | RD$ 57 (ARS $11.18) | ARS $7.01 | 60% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 474 (ARS $93) | ARS $38 | 148% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 65 (ARS $12.82) | ARS $12.11 | 6% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 33 (ARS $6.54) | ARS $6.91 | 5% |
| Housing | 27% | ||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 27% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | RD$ 27,889 (ARS $5,502) | ARS $4,722 | 17% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,548 (ARS $897) | ARS $488 | 84% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | RD$ 1,617 (ARS $319) | ARS $173 | 84% |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 36,500 (ARS $7,200) | ARS $5,607 | 28% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | RD$ 4,317 (ARS $852) | ARS $978 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 190 (ARS $37) | ARS $38 | 2% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 124 (ARS $24) | ARS $25 | 3% |
| Clothes | 3% | ||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 3% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | RD$ 1,786 (ARS $352) | ARS $532 | 34% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | RD$ 1,857 (ARS $366) | ARS $355 | 3% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | RD$ 2,857 (ARS $564) | ARS $550 | 2% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | RD$ 3,071 (ARS $606) | ARS $498 | 22% |
| Transportation | 87% | ||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 87% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 744,714 (ARS $146,909) | ARS $129,846 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 (ARS $11.50) | ARS $6.48 | 77% |
| monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,525 (ARS $301) | ARS $97 | 211% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | RD$ 901 (ARS $178) | ARS $39 | 355% |
| Personal Care | 75% | ||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 75% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | RD$ 477 (ARS $94) | ARS $35 | 168% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 217 (ARS $43) | ARS $30 | 43% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 100 (ARS $19.76) | ARS $13.82 | 43% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 211 (ARS $42) | ARS $24 | 77% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 86 (ARS $17.02) | ARS $16.92 | 1% |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 118 (ARS $23) | ARS $12.55 | 85% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 321 (ARS $63) | ARS $55 | 16% |
| Entertainment | 18% | ||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 18% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 800 (ARS $158) | ARS $153 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 364 (ARS $72) | ARS $74 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,508 (ARS $298) | ARS $435 | 32% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | RD$ 2,908 (ARS $574) | ARS $309 | 85% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 224 (ARS $44) | ARS $38 | 15% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 87 (ARS $17.19) | ARS $17.71 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | RD$ 88 (ARS $17.26) | ARS $24 | 29% |
| iPod nano 16GB | RD$ 7,194 (ARS $1,419) | ARS $1,147 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 6.36 (ARS $1.25) | ARS $2.01 | 38% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | RD$ 2,136 (ARS $421) | ARS $259 | 63% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | RD$ 142 (ARS $28) | ARS $9.41 | 197% |
| TOTAL | 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,304 prices entered by 1,260 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $21,291
(RD$ 107,927)
in Santo Domingo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $15,625
in Buenos Aires.