Cost of living in Baní, Dominican Republic compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baní (Dominican Republic) is 34% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $12 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $8 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 100 ($2.02) | $5.26 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 39 ($0.79) | $0.99 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 100 ($2.02) | $3.59 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 ($1.52) | $5.70 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 250 ($5.06) | $8 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 100 ($2.02) | $4.01 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 175 ($3.54) | $2.45 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 125 ($2.53) | $1.88 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 350 ($7) | $14 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 95 ($1.92) | $2.76 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 55 ($1.11) | $2.61 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Baní (Dominican Republic) is 19% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $2,100 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,683 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $295 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,183 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $994 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 8,577 ($174) | $168 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 750 ($15) | $76 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 25,000 ($506) | $377 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,500 ($91) | $103 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 750 ($15) | $16 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Baní (Dominican Republic) is 26% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,850 ($37) | $42 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,000 ($40) | $34 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,500 ($71) | $72 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 9,500 ($192) | $80 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Baní (Dominican Republic) is 45% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 31 ($0.63) | $0.77 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 750 ($15) | $60 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Baní (Dominican Republic) is 15% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,500 ($71) | $7 | + 880% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 750 ($15) | $170 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 313 ($6) | $3.18 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 750 ($15) | $4.59 | + 231% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 250 ($5.06) | $3.63 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 ($2.73) | $2.39 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $17 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Baní (Dominican Republic) is 2% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 2,000 ($40) | $49 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 ($10) | $25 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $75 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $63 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 1,500 ($30) | $9 | + 256% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 200 ($4.05) | $4.04 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.00 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $66 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Baní (Dominican Republic) is 21% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,200
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $4,883
(RD$ 241,274)
in Baní.
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