Cost of living in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 4% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 200 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 87 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 200 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 78 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 16 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 18 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 100 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 17 | + 122% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 171 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 14 | - | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 27% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 50,000 (Mex$ 19,036) | Mex$ 8,162 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 10,000 (Mex$ 3,807) | Mex$ 4,946 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,800 (Mex$ 1,447) | Mex$ 988 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,676 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,352 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 798 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,500 (Mex$ 571) | Mex$ 392 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 7,700 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,583 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 93 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 653 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 831 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,099 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,060 | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 3% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 280,660 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 51 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 371 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 135 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 399 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 65 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 43 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 46 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 73 | - | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 21% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,300 (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 337 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 126 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 4,000 (Mex$ 1,523) | Mex$ 343 | + 344% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,500 (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 518 | + 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 43 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 9,705 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.27 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 506 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 14% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 26,182
(RD$ 68,769)
in Juan Dolio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 23,000
in Aguascalientes.
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