Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 21% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 40% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Quito | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 1,184 ($21) | $10 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 474 ($8) | $8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 216 ($3.78) | $2.95 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 71 ($1.24) | $1.07 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 136 ($2.39) | $2.54 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 97 ($1.70) | $1.04 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 280 ($4.90) | $4.68 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 154 ($2.70) | $2.24 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 103 ($1.81) | $1.39 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 166 ($2.90) | $1.42 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 871 ($15) | $13 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 133 ($2.33) | $2.06 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 48 ($0.84) | $1.07 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 46% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Quito | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 66,079 ($1,158) | $764 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 27,063 ($474) | $376 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,720 ($83) | $49 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 44,743 ($784) | $481 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 17,699 ($310) | $286 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,115 ($37) | $27 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,742 ($31) | $25 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 29,762 ($521) | $417 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,796 ($102) | $129 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 289 ($5.07) | $7 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,173 ($21) | $7 | + 176% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 30% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Quito | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,919 ($51) | $72 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,987 ($35) | $63 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,834 ($102) | $107 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 7,641 ($134) | $110 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 43% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Quito | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 934,406 ($16,369) | $20,778 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 116 ($2.03) | $1.59 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,648 ($46) | $23 | + 99% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 876 ($15) | $8 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 17% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Quito | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 314 ($5.49) | $6 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 617 ($11) | $9 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,672 ($29) | $48 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 315 ($5.53) | $7 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 165 ($2.89) | $4.42 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 288 ($5.05) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 132 ($2.31) | $2.34 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 194 ($3.40) | $2.49 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 1,063 ($19) | $14 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 13% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Quito | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,046 ($18) | $27 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 696 ($12) | $12 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,773 ($31) | $42 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,134 ($55) | $49 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 540 ($9) | $11 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 244 ($4.28) | $3.57 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 193 ($3.38) | $2.19 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 28,845 ($505) | $825 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 ($0.27) | $0.32 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 4,095 ($72) | $74 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 240 ($4.20) | $5.45 | - 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,314 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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