Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 26% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 18% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 538 (COL$37,682) | COL$33,025 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 412 (COL$28,841) | COL$26,600 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 213 (COL$14,952) | COL$12,119 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 71 (COL$4,953) | COL$4,413 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 123 (COL$8,614) | COL$9,860 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 98 (COL$6,858) | COL$3,966 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 269 (COL$18,823) | COL$13,467 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 170 (COL$11,894) | COL$7,938 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 72 (COL$5,073) | COL$3,733 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 143 (COL$10,011) | COL$3,490 | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 751 (COL$52,621) | COL$44,891 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 78 (COL$5,482) | COL$6,427 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 50 (COL$3,473) | COL$4,779 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 13% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 59,869 (COL$4,194,223) | COL$3,937,990 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 28,019 (COL$1,962,946) | COL$1,890,870 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,222 (COL$295,782) | COL$287,730 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 31,050 (COL$2,175,288) | COL$2,211,810 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 14,210 (COL$995,502) | COL$1,174,150 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,854 (COL$129,897) | COL$185,532 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,930 (COL$135,202) | COL$78,035 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 30,780 (COL$2,156,359) | COL$1,325,300 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,972 (COL$418,362) | COL$659,896 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 264 (COL$18,521) | COL$17,998 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 468 (COL$32,795) | COL$12,963 | + 153% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 15% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Medellín | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,277 (COL$229,601) | COL$201,175 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,294 (COL$90,677) | COL$163,394 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,822 (COL$337,791) | COL$378,162 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 6,868 (COL$481,175) | COL$236,775 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 28% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 934,406 (COL$65,461,597) | COL$75,030,400 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 76 (COL$5,335) | COL$5,557 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,736 (COL$191,698) | COL$128,922 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 865 (COL$60,587) | COL$26,889 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 13% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 277 (COL$19,413) | COL$18,598 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 369 (COL$25,837) | COL$19,092 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,341 (COL$163,972) | COL$110,964 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 315 (COL$22,096) | COL$18,666 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 155 (COL$10,894) | COL$14,774 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 288 (COL$20,181) | COL$18,318 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 132 (COL$9,231) | COL$7,792 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 166 (COL$11,613) | COL$5,570 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 650 (COL$45,511) | COL$38,492 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 86% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,411 (COL$98,883) | COL$56,609 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 727 (COL$50,938) | COL$37,471 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,755 (COL$193,032) | COL$93,057 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,818 (COL$267,480) | COL$114,366 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 513 (COL$35,911) | COL$29,870 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 244 (COL$17,118) | COL$8,825 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 202 (COL$14,166) | COL$6,452 | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 28,845 (COL$2,020,799) | COL$2,774,750 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (COL$1,074) | COL$173 | + 521% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,621 (COL$253,696) | COL$147,431 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 264 (COL$18,482) | COL$10,536 | + 75% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,681 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
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