Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 74% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 59% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 930 ($16) | $28 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 434 ($7) | $14 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 158 ($2.69) | $8 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 76 ($1.30) | $1.61 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 129 ($2.19) | $9 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 88 ($1.50) | $7 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 270 ($4.60) | $9 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 181 ($3.08) | $7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 84 ($1.43) | $3.58 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 139 ($2.37) | $5.26 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 806 ($14) | $23 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 86 ($1.47) | $4.40 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 64 ($1.10) | $5.28 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 84% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 53,700 ($915) | $5,547 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 35,600 ($607) | $5,182 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,328 ($74) | $299 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 27,870 ($475) | $4,249 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,685 ($216) | $2,988 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,940 ($33) | $272 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,254 ($21) | $71 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 25,991 ($443) | $509 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 8,285 ($141) | $126 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 423 ($7) | $18 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 606 ($10) | $46 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 47% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,496 ($43) | $72 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,349 ($23) | $52 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,633 ($79) | $121 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,950 ($101) | $199 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 68% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,199,510 ($20,439) | $35,968 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 75 ($1.29) | $1.00 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,326 ($40) | $183 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,130 ($19) | $33 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 78% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 321 ($5.48) | $25 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 423 ($7) | $54 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,046 ($35) | $265 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 367 ($6) | $14 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 194 ($3.30) | $9 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 305 ($5.20) | $15 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 113 ($1.92) | $9 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 158 ($2.69) | $2.16 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 744 ($13) | $49 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 77% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,097 ($19) | $111 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 649 ($11) | $40 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,684 ($29) | $541 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,306 ($56) | $185 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 544 ($9) | $22 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 283 ($4.83) | $7 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 174 ($2.97) | $10 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 25,507 ($435) | $1,024 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 16 ($0.26) | $1.66 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,534 ($60) | $167 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 283 ($4.82) | $18 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 74% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,099 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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