Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 25% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 30% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 552 (kr69) | kr131 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 372 (kr47) | kr77 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 182 (kr23) | kr38 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (kr9) | kr11 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 158 (kr20) | kr29 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (kr9) | kr21 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 217 (kr27) | kr40 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 157 (kr20) | kr17 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (kr11) | kr11 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 143 (kr18) | kr8 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 684 (kr86) | kr72 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 73 (kr9) | kr21 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 97 (kr12) | kr13 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 34% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 76,782 (kr9,615) | kr11,583 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 34,793 (kr4,357) | kr9,449 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,228 (kr529) | kr848 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 43,319 (kr5,425) | kr8,388 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 23,539 (kr2,948) | kr6,707 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,123 (kr266) | kr587 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,257 (kr283) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 24,183 (kr3,028) | kr2,600 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 7,065 (kr885) | kr552 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 238 (kr30) | kr61 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 309 (kr39) | kr131 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 23% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,156 (kr395) | kr736 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,214 (kr277) | kr300 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,650 (kr707) | kr906 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,667 (kr710) | kr1,028 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 19% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (kr249,232) | kr286,083 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 78 (kr10) | kr14 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 4,586 (kr574) | kr613 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 683 (kr86) | kr320 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 15% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 420 (kr53) | kr35 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 468 (kr59) | kr82 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,794 (kr225) | kr500 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 369 (kr46) | kr37 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 128 (kr16) | kr19 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 247 (kr31) | kr18 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 127 (kr16) | kr11 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (kr21) | kr16 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 764 (kr96) | kr217 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 24% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,054 (kr132) | kr369 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 629 (kr79) | kr219 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,545 (kr194) | kr698 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,562 (kr321) | kr637 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 383 (kr48) | kr86 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 122 (kr15) | kr48 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 157 (kr20) | kr47 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 38,239 (kr4,788) | kr3,682 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (kr1.87) | kr0.94 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,516 (kr315) | kr196 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 241 (kr30) | kr50 | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 675 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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