Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska, United States vs San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 124% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (RD$ 984) | RD$ 800 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (RD$ 573) | RD$ 150 | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.46 (RD$ 318) | RD$ 45 | + 607% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (RD$ 59) | RD$ 45 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.69 (RD$ 215) | RD$ 60 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (RD$ 384) | RD$ 40 | + 859% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (RD$ 378) | RD$ 100 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.54 (RD$ 265) | RD$ 60 | + 341% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (RD$ 130) | RD$ 50 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.88 (RD$ 168) | RD$ 150 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (RD$ 1,066) | RD$ 600 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.51 (RD$ 146) | RD$ 70 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (RD$ 119) | RD$ 30 | + 298% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 107% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,793 (RD$ 104,440) | RD$ 15,000 | + 596% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,290 (RD$ 75,123) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $327 (RD$ 19,071) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,083 (RD$ 63,108) | RD$ 45,000 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $795 (RD$ 46,313) | RD$ 10,000 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $172 (RD$ 10,022) | RD$ 1,000 | + 902% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (RD$ 4,058) | RD$ 2,100 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $370 (RD$ 21,581) | RD$ 43,000 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (RD$ 5,382) | RD$ 6,000 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (RD$ 899) | RD$ 500 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (RD$ 1,344) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 8% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (RD$ 3,277) | RD$ 600 | + 446% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $65 (RD$ 3,758) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (RD$ 4,988) | RD$ 3,000 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (RD$ 5,458) | RD$ 13,000 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 77% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,443 (RD$ 1,482,040) | RD$ 450,000 | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (RD$ 47) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (RD$ 3,321) | RD$ 1,300 | + 155% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (RD$ 1,128) | RD$ 1,684 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 436% | |||
| Personal Care in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 436% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (RD$ 548) | RD$ 100 | + 448% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (RD$ 1,551) | RD$ 600 | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $147 (RD$ 8,549) | RD$ 500 | + 1610% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (RD$ 403) | RD$ 100 | + 303% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.41 (RD$ 199) | RD$ 38 | + 430% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.55 (RD$ 265) | RD$ 30 | + 783% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.14 (RD$ 241) | RD$ 50 | + 382% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (RD$ 149) | RD$ 50 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (RD$ 1,383) | RD$ 300 | + 361% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 154% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (RD$ 3,245) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (RD$ 1,486) | RD$ 200 | + 643% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $187 (RD$ 10,917) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (RD$ 6,381) | RD$ 1,200 | + 432% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (RD$ 604) | RD$ 1,500 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (RD$ 302) | RD$ 60 | + 404% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (RD$ 398) | RD$ 150 | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (RD$ 25,134) | RD$ 12,300 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (RD$ 21) | RD$ 3.00 | + 609% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (RD$ 4,522) | RD$ 1,500 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (RD$ 586) | RD$ 150 | + 290% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 112% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 99,609 ($1,710) in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 47,000 in San Juan de la Maguana.
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