- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- India
- Santo Domingo
- Agra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic compared to Agra, India
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 73% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 300 (₨433) | ₨266 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 299 (₨432) | ₨158 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 144 (₨207) | ₨159 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (₨81) | ₨43 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 72 (₨104) | ₨74 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (₨97) | ₨44 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 198 (₨286) | ₨87 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 113 (₨163) | ₨98 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 56 (₨81) | ₨16 | + 416% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 86 (₨124) | ₨89 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 450 (₨650) | ₨643 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 69 (₨99) | ₨75 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (₨67) | ₨26 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 19% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 42,022 (₨60,663) | ₨32,879 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 23,456 (₨33,860) | ₨12,000 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,620 (₨6,669) | ₨5,606 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 19,078 (₨27,540) | ₨34,867 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 11,333 (₨16,361) | ₨17,478 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,215 (₨4,641) | ₨8,312 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,602 (₨2,312) | ₨1,366 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,803 (₨44,467) | ₨30,500 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,803 (₨8,377) | ₨9,000 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 376 (₨543) | ₨1,225 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 621 (₨896) | ₨1,040 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 61% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,656 (₨3,834) | ₨3,233 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,778 (₨4,010) | ₨2,333 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,386 (₨4,888) | ₨3,625 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,771 (₨5,444) | ₨2,167 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 73% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,050,000 (₨1,515,767) | ₨758,843 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (₨90) | ₨53 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,200 (₨1,732) | ₨945 | + 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,243 (₨1,794) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 75% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 308 (₨444) | ₨220 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 431 (₨622) | ₨625 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,363 (₨1,967) | ₨1,000 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (₨649) | ₨175 | + 271% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 203 (₨293) | ₨229 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 225 (₨325) | ₨317 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 129 (₨186) | ₨50 | + 272% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 149 (₨216) | ₨55 | + 292% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 300 (₨433) | ₨125 | + 247% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 71% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,473 (₨2,126) | ₨1,236 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 (₨722) | ₨400 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,209 (₨4,632) | ₨750 | + 518% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,610 (₨3,768) | ₨1,775 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 321 (₨463) | ₨2,167 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 69 (₨99) | ₨150 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 95 (₨137) | ₨140 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 25,612 (₨36,974) | ₨15,000 | + 146% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (₨12) | ₨2.00 | + 485% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,440 (₨3,522) | ₨1,500 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 160 (₨231) | ₨190 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,563 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 55% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨154,794
(RD$ 107,229)
in Santo Domingo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨100,000
in Agra.
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