Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 46% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 323 (kr42) | kr146 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 333 (kr43) | kr75 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 159 (kr21) | kr36 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 55 (kr7) | kr9 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 84 (kr11) | kr30 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 71 (kr9) | kr19 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 173 (kr22) | kr46 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 183 (kr24) | kr16 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 51 (kr7) | kr10 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 117 (kr15) | kr10 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 794 (kr103) | kr80 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 63 (kr8) | kr19 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 46 (kr5.96) | kr12 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 56% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 33,856 (kr4,377) | kr11,583 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 17,428 (kr2,253) | kr10,271 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,930 (kr508) | kr996 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 27,598 (kr3,568) | kr7,450 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 14,947 (kr1,932) | kr5,595 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,335 (kr302) | kr859 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,671 (kr216) | kr162 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 25,762 (kr3,330) | kr3,255 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,660 (kr861) | kr874 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 378 (kr49) | kr72 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 183 (kr24) | kr153 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,273 (kr294) | kr822 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,765 (kr228) | kr351 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,871 (kr500) | kr946 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,659 (kr732) | kr1,006 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 889,122 (kr114,943) | kr237,227 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (kr8) | kr11 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,717 (kr222) | kr412 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 859 (kr111) | kr175 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 33% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 307 (kr40) | kr46 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 451 (kr58) | kr136 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,805 (kr233) | kr440 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 406 (kr53) | kr39 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 169 (kr22) | kr32 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 231 (kr30) | kr31 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 98 (kr13) | kr10 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 138 (kr18) | kr15 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 378 (kr49) | kr224 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,024 (kr132) | kr448 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 509 (kr66) | kr207 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,713 (kr480) | kr671 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,463 (kr318) | kr620 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 332 (kr43) | kr76 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 155 (kr20) | kr41 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 153 (kr20) | kr41 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 29,040 (kr3,754) | kr3,684 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (kr1.09) | kr0.94 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,898 (kr245) | kr244 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 205 (kr27) | kr43 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 642 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 46% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr36,000 in Aarhus you would need to make just about kr19,351 (RD$ 149,688) in Santo Domingo.
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