Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 101% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 558 (ARS $823) | ARS $367 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 302 (ARS $446) | ARS $301 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 118 (ARS $173) | ARS $88 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 60 (ARS $88) | ARS $60 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 78 (ARS $115) | ARS $78 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 63 (ARS $94) | ARS $55 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 (ARS $287) | ARS $129 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 147 (ARS $218) | ARS $44 | + 392% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 72 (ARS $106) | ARS $27 | + 290% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 103 (ARS $152) | ARS $58 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 691 (ARS $1,020) | ARS $201 | + 406% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 66 (ARS $98) | ARS $92 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 34 (ARS $50) | ARS $32 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 115% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 43,580 (ARS $64,285) | ARS $20,002 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,187 (ARS $28,302) | ARS $11,466 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,775 (ARS $7,043) | ARS $3,242 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,239 (ARS $37,230) | ARS $11,715 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,120 (ARS $17,878) | ARS $10,117 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,368 (ARS $3,493) | ARS $2,131 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,379 (ARS $2,035) | ARS $1,505 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 22,557 (ARS $33,273) | ARS $23,718 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,315 (ARS $9,315) | ARS $4,797 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 254 (ARS $375) | ARS $226 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 185 (ARS $272) | ARS $164 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 49% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,043 (ARS $3,014) | ARS $1,556 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,373 (ARS $2,026) | ARS $1,430 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,455 (ARS $5,097) | ARS $4,439 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,078 (ARS $6,015) | ARS $3,546 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 54% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 795,493 (ARS $1,173,424) | ARS $558,062 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 55 (ARS $82) | ARS $44 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,665 (ARS $2,457) | ARS $1,866 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 663 (ARS $979) | ARS $756 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 147% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 309 (ARS $455) | ARS $128 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 357 (ARS $527) | ARS $150 | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,824 (ARS $2,691) | ARS $769 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 386 (ARS $569) | ARS $66 | + 767% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 154 (ARS $227) | ARS $108 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 219 (ARS $323) | ARS $201 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 107 (ARS $157) | ARS $83 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 139 (ARS $205) | ARS $122 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 584 (ARS $861) | ARS $302 | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 63% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 701 (ARS $1,033) | ARS $731 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 487 (ARS $718) | ARS $521 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,993 (ARS $4,416) | ARS $956 | + 362% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,431 (ARS $3,586) | ARS $1,359 | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 391 (ARS $577) | ARS $313 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 179 (ARS $264) | ARS $152 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 148 (ARS $219) | ARS $91 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 39,384 (ARS $58,095) | ARS $58,928 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (ARS $12) | ARS $2.16 | + 462% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,775 (ARS $2,618) | ARS $1,567 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 246 (ARS $364) | ARS $248 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 805 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 82% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $116,453 (RD$ 78,946) in Santo Domingo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $64,000 in San Juan.
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