Cost of living comparison between Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 51% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | RD$ 337 ($8.19) | $14.33 | 43% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 251 ($6.09) | $7.56 | 19% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | RD$ 79 ($1.92) | $5.40 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 47 ($1.15) | $2.78 | 58% |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 79 ($1.93) | $3.48 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 55 ($1.33) | $4.92 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 137 ($3.33) | $6.55 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 94 ($2.29) | $4.46 | 49% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 98 ($2.39) | $5.10 | 53% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | RD$ 57 ($1.38) | $2.65 | 48% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 474 ($11.52) | $16.85 | 32% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 65 ($1.58) | $2.33 | 32% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 33 ($0.81) | $2.94 | 73% |
| Housing | 76% | ||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 76% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | RD$ 27,889 ($678) | $3,656 | 81% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,548 ($111) | $161 | 31% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | RD$ 1,617 ($39) | $53 | 26% |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 36,500 ($888) | $779 | 14% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | RD$ 4,317 ($105) | $161 | 35% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 190 ($4.62) | $12.25 | 62% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 124 ($3.02) | $22 | 86% |
| Clothes | 9% | ||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 9% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | RD$ 1,786 ($43) | $59 | 27% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | RD$ 1,857 ($45) | $40 | 13% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | RD$ 2,857 ($69) | $92 | 24% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | RD$ 3,071 ($75) | $118 | 37% |
| Transportation | 52% | ||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 52% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 744,714 ($18,109) | $27,674 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 ($1.42) | $1.06 | 34% |
| monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,525 ($37) | $107 | 65% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | RD$ 901 ($22) | $16.66 | 31% |
| Personal Care | 36% | ||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 36% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | RD$ 477 ($11.59) | $13.24 | 12% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 217 ($5.28) | $8.07 | 35% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 100 ($2.44) | $4.92 | 51% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 211 ($5.14) | $5.78 | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 86 ($2.10) | $4.29 | 51% |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 118 ($2.87) | $4.28 | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 321 ($7.82) | $30 | 74% |
| Entertainment | 53% | ||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 53% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 800 ($19.45) | $51 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 364 ($8.84) | $26 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,508 ($37) | $296 | 88% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | RD$ 2,908 ($71) | $115 | 38% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 224 ($5.44) | $13.97 | 61% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 87 ($2.12) | $4.47 | 53% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | RD$ 88 ($2.13) | $6.23 | 66% |
| iPod nano 16GB | RD$ 7,194 ($175) | $157 | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 6.36 ($0.15) | $0.34 | 54% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | RD$ 2,136 ($52) | $99 | 47% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | RD$ 142 ($3.44) | $12.45 | 72% |
| TOTAL | 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,259 prices entered by 917 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$12,500
in New York City
you would need to make just about $4,945
(RD$ 203,348)
in Santo Domingo.