Cost of living in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 91% more expensive than in Karaganda (Kazakhstan)
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Food | + 97% | |||
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Food in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 97% more expensive than in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Santiago de los Caballeros | Karaganda | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 405 (3,084 KZT) | 1,833 KZT | + 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 433 (3,304 KZT) | 1,203 KZT | + 175% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 119 (905 KZT) | 431 KZT | + 110% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 66 (506 KZT) | 236 KZT | + 115% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 96 (735 KZT) | 363 KZT | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 63 (481 KZT) | 506 KZT | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 228 (1,741 KZT) | 953 KZT | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 121 (925 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 61 (464 KZT) | 133 KZT | + 248% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 104 (796 KZT) | 264 KZT | + 201% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 795 (6,065 KZT) | 2,095 KZT | + 189% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 69 (523 KZT) | 393 KZT | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 31 (233 KZT) | 163 KZT | + 43% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 69% more expensive than in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Santiago de los Caballeros | Karaganda | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 37,345 (284,730 KZT) | 118,137 KZT | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,712 (150,292 KZT) | 81,876 KZT | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 5,289 (40,327 KZT) | 14,903 KZT | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 18,743 (142,901 KZT) | 77,888 KZT | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 10,870 (82,880 KZT) | 61,368 KZT | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 3,406 (25,972 KZT) | 10,230 KZT | + 154% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,319 (10,055 KZT) | 4,161 KZT | + 142% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 25,016 (190,732 KZT) | 103,147 KZT | + 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,317 (48,164 KZT) | 24,466 KZT | + 97% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 355 (2,704 KZT) | 5,273 KZT | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 349 (2,661 KZT) | 4,456 KZT | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 20% more expensive than in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Santiago de los Caballeros | Karaganda | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,614 (19,929 KZT) | 16,165 KZT | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,109 (16,078 KZT) | 15,069 KZT | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,344 (33,123 KZT) | 17,842 KZT | + 86% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,555 (27,107 KZT) | 20,602 KZT | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 148% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 148% more expensive than in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Santiago de los Caballeros | Karaganda | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 746,658 (5,692,822 KZT) | 4,079,840 KZT | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 81 (614 KZT) | 157 KZT | + 291% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,912 (14,574 KZT) | 5,733 KZT | + 154% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 575 (4,385 KZT) | 1,312 KZT | + 234% | |
Personal Care | + 132% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 132% more expensive than in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Santiago de los Caballeros | Karaganda | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 305 (2,327 KZT) | 1,583 KZT | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 350 (2,667 KZT) | 934 KZT | + 186% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,741 (13,278 KZT) | 5,489 KZT | + 142% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 537 (4,091 KZT) | 945 KZT | + 333% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 154 (1,177 KZT) | 699 KZT | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 235 (1,793 KZT) | 826 KZT | + 117% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 146 (1,116 KZT) | 251 KZT | + 345% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 120 (917 KZT) | 414 KZT | + 122% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 558 (4,256 KZT) | 1,241 KZT | + 243% | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 59% more expensive than in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Santiago de los Caballeros | Karaganda | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 993 (7,571 KZT) | 5,222 KZT | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 524 (3,995 KZT) | 2,890 KZT | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,546 (11,788 KZT) | 12,005 KZT | - 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,677 (20,413 KZT) | 13,298 KZT | + 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 306 (2,331 KZT) | 1,247 KZT | + 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 131 (996 KZT) | 507 KZT | + 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 149 (1,133 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 148% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 25,876 (197,290 KZT) | 208,683 KZT | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 5.51 (42 KZT) | 10 KZT | + 303% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,325 (17,728 KZT) | 9,435 KZT | + 88% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 243 (1,849 KZT) | 649 KZT | + 185% | |
TOTAL | + 91% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 159 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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