Cost of living in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 24% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Gdańsk or in Santiago de los Caballeros? You can help!
Improve the prices for Gdańsk! Improve the prices for Santiago de los Caballeros!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 295 prices entered by 27 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 18% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de los Caballeros | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 405 (28 zł) | 40 zł | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 433 (30 zł) | 33 zł | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 119 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 66 (4.64 zł) | 3.66 zł | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 96 (7 zł) | 15 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 63 (4.41 zł) | 11 zł | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 228 (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 121 (8 zł) | 4.12 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 61 (4.25 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 104 (7 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 795 (56 zł) | 33 zł | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 69 (4.79 zł) | 10 zł | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 31 (2.14 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 52% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de los Caballeros | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 35,589 (2,488 zł) | 6,195 zł | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,712 (1,378 zł) | 3,731 zł | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 5,289 (370 zł) | 1,217 zł | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 18,743 (1,310 zł) | 3,165 zł | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 10,870 (760 zł) | 2,249 zł | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 3,406 (238 zł) | 390 zł | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,319 (92 zł) | 49 zł | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 25,016 (1,749 zł) | 1,592 zł | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,317 (442 zł) | 455 zł | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 355 (25 zł) | 51 zł | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 349 (24 zł) | 48 zł | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 15% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de los Caballeros | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,614 (183 zł) | 323 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,109 (147 zł) | 124 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,344 (304 zł) | 311 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,555 (249 zł) | 496 zł | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 10% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de los Caballeros | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 746,658 (52,200 zł) | 93,824 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 81 (5.63 zł) | 7 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,912 (134 zł) | 125 zł | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 576 (40 zł) | 35 zł | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 9% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de los Caballeros | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 305 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 350 (24 zł) | 47 zł | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,741 (122 zł) | 162 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 537 (38 zł) | 10 zł | + 282% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 154 (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 235 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 146 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 120 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 558 (39 zł) | 45 zł | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago de los Caballeros | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 993 (69 zł) | 83 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 524 (37 zł) | 58 zł | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,546 (108 zł) | 187 zł | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,677 (187 zł) | 155 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 306 (21 zł) | 28 zł | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 131 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 149 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 25,876 (1,809 zł) | 2,013 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 5.51 (0.39 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,325 (163 zł) | 129 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 243 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 6% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 295 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.06991
PLN
/
DOP
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 98% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 11% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Dubai is 40% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in New York City is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Singapore is 26% more expensive than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in Santiago, Chile is 5% cheaper than in Mexico City
- Cost of living in Vancouver is 7% cheaper than in Toronto
- Cost of living in Madrid is 50% cheaper than in Zurich
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 36% more expensive than in Bogotá
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 17,000 zł in Gdańsk you would need to make just about 12,970 zł (RD$ 185,524) in Santiago de los Caballeros.
Do you live in Gdańsk? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bratislava (Slovakia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Boston, Massachusetts (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Baltimore, Maryland (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in San Salvador (El Salvador)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Washington D.C. (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Manchester (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dresden (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Antwerp (Belgium)
Prices recently added
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Natal costs R$ 2,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Arlington, Texas costs $15 (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 lb of boneless chicken breast in Santa Ana, California costs $3.30 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Seattle, Washington costs $40 (about 5 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Belém costs R$ 70 (about 6 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Recife costs R$ 45 (about 6 hours ago)