Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, Ohio (United States) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $13 (RD$ 742) | RD$ 500 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (RD$ 462) | RD$ 400 | 15% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.12 (RD$ 234) | RD$ 75 | 213% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.66 (RD$ 38) | RD$ 65 | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.23 (RD$ 127) | RD$ 70 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $2.86 (RD$ 163) | RD$ 60 | 172% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $6 (RD$ 368) | RD$ 243 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $2.93 (RD$ 167) | RD$ 80 | 108% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.57 (RD$ 89) | RD$ 50 | 78% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.13 (RD$ 121) | RD$ 120 | 1% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (RD$ 797) | RD$ 800 | 0% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.68 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 65 | 47% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.72 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 40 | 144% |
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Columbus, Ohio (United States) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,531 (RD$ 87,157) | RD$ 22,000 | 296% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,145 (RD$ 65,191) | RD$ 16,000 | 307% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $167 (RD$ 9,513) | RD$ 3,500 | 172% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $981 (RD$ 55,856) | RD$ 18,000 | 210% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $812 (RD$ 46,203) | RD$ 11,000 | 320% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $90 (RD$ 5,132) | RD$ 2,500 | 105% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $34 (RD$ 1,944) | RD$ 1,450 | 34% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $262 (RD$ 14,907) | RD$ 28,000 | 47% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $78 (RD$ 4,462) | RD$ 8,000 | 44% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $10 (RD$ 573) | RD$ 390 | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $18 (RD$ 1,009) | - | - |
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Columbus, Ohio (United States) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $46 (RD$ 2,629) | RD$ 2,500 | 5% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $36 (RD$ 2,068) | RD$ 1,500 | 38% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $88 (RD$ 4,992) | RD$ 3,000 | 66% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $115 (RD$ 6,573) | RD$ 4,500 | 46% |
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Columbus, Ohio (United States) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $22,677 (RD$ 1,291,016) | RD$ 700,000 | 84% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.59 (RD$ 33) | RD$ 58 | 42% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $55 (RD$ 3,114) | RD$ 2,300 | 35% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $15 (RD$ 864) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Columbus, Ohio (United States) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $8 (RD$ 445) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $9 (RD$ 538) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $119 (RD$ 6,780) | RD$ 1,500 | 352% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (RD$ 383) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.20 (RD$ 182) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $3.85 (RD$ 219) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.15 (RD$ 179) | RD$ 120 | 49% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.51 (RD$ 86) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $17 (RD$ 945) | RD$ 350 | 170% |
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Columbus, Ohio (United States) | Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $38 (RD$ 2,164) | RD$ 1,200 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $21 (RD$ 1,184) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $79 (RD$ 4,515) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $60 (RD$ 3,420) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $9 (RD$ 501) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.98 (RD$ 283) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.19 (RD$ 295) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $430 (RD$ 24,463) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.39 (RD$ 22) | RD$ 9 | 144% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $54 (RD$ 3,093) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 (RD$ 399) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 97,229 ($1,708) in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 61,000 in Azua de Compostela.