Cost of living in Darwin, Australia vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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Food | + 99% | |||
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Food in Darwin (Australia) is 99% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (RD$ 756) | RD$ 500 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (RD$ 559) | RD$ 400 | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.53 (RD$ 247) | RD$ 75 | + 229% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.24 (RD$ 56) | RD$ 65 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.83 (RD$ 260) | RD$ 70 | + 272% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.88 (RD$ 217) | RD$ 60 | + 262% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (RD$ 364) | RD$ 243 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.49 (RD$ 200) | RD$ 80 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.87 (RD$ 173) | RD$ 50 | + 245% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.44 (RD$ 198) | RD$ 120 | + 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (RD$ 844) | RD$ 800 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.07 (RD$ 181) | RD$ 65 | + 179% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.76 (RD$ 123) | RD$ 40 | + 207% | |
Housing | + 234% | |||
Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 234% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,560 (RD$ 114,157) | RD$ 22,000 | + 419% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,691 (RD$ 75,419) | RD$ 16,000 | + 371% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$302 (RD$ 13,478) | RD$ 3,500 | + 285% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,946 (RD$ 86,762) | RD$ 18,000 | + 382% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,441 (RD$ 64,233) | RD$ 11,000 | + 484% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$202 (RD$ 8,995) | RD$ 2,500 | + 260% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (RD$ 2,629) | RD$ 1,450 | + 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$677 (RD$ 30,175) | RD$ 28,000 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$205 (RD$ 9,160) | RD$ 8,000 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (RD$ 571) | RD$ 390 | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (RD$ 1,253) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 109% | |||
Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 109% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$126 (RD$ 5,597) | RD$ 2,500 | + 124% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 (RD$ 3,245) | RD$ 1,500 | + 116% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$141 (RD$ 6,292) | RD$ 3,000 | + 110% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (RD$ 6,887) | RD$ 4,500 | + 53% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 45% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,135 (RD$ 1,388,313) | RD$ 700,000 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (RD$ 65) | RD$ 58 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$74 (RD$ 3,317) | RD$ 2,300 | + 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (RD$ 920) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 28% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (RD$ 499) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (RD$ 841) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (RD$ 3,245) | RD$ 1,500 | + 116% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (RD$ 319) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.52 (RD$ 246) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (RD$ 405) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.47 (RD$ 155) | RD$ 120 | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.03 (RD$ 180) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (RD$ 1,204) | RD$ 350 | + 244% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 57% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$69 (RD$ 3,072) | RD$ 1,200 | + 156% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (RD$ 1,705) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$133 (RD$ 5,908) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (RD$ 4,533) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (RD$ 639) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.00 (RD$ 223) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (RD$ 346) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$603 (RD$ 26,866) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.78 (RD$ 35) | RD$ 9 | + 289% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$88 (RD$ 3,908) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$32 (RD$ 1,407) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 99% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 99% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 119,359 (AU$2,677) in Darwin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 60,000 in Azua de Compostela.
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