Cost of living in Las Guaranas, Dominican Republic compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Las Guaranas (Dominican Republic) is 22% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 100 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 108 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 100 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 90 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 50 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 48 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 50 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 60 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 29 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 50 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 15 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 50 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 44 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 200 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 28 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 17 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 16 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 155 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 70 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 22 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 30 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 12 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Las Guaranas (Dominican Republic) is 15% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 8,500 (Mex$ 3,242) | Mex$ 8,575 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,959 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 1,500 (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 919 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,477 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,182 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 925 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 800 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 369 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 8,313 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,000 (Mex$ 1,526) | Mex$ 1,359 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 40 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 75 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Las Guaranas (Dominican Republic) is 57% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 553 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 300 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 829 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 1,500 (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 1,046 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 800 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 824 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Las Guaranas (Dominican Republic) is 15% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 600,000 (Mex$ 228,858) | Mex$ 251,932 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 55 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 13 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,000 (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 322 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Las Guaranas (Dominican Republic) is 14% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 500 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 66 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 157 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 436 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 64 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 30 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 28 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 100 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 39 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 100 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 30 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 100 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 61 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Las Guaranas (Dominican Republic) is 26% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 200 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 299 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 100 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 115 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 313 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 487 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 50 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 65 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 30 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 38 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 40 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 30 | - 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RD$ 2,000 (Mex$ 763) | Mex$ 2,167 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 7 (Mex$ 2.67) | Mex$ 1.24 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 600 (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 473 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 100 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 50 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Las Guaranas (Dominican Republic) is 13% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 26,000
in Aguascalientes
you would need to make just about Mex$ 22,535
(RD$ 59,080)
in Las Guaranas.
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