Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 27% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$9,065 (RD$ 725) | RD$ 530 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,805 (RD$ 384) | RD$ 339 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,865 (RD$ 149) | RD$ 58 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (RD$ 67) | RD$ 53 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,236 (RD$ 179) | RD$ 92 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,171 (RD$ 94) | RD$ 40 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,757 (RD$ 300) | RD$ 197 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,247 (RD$ 100) | RD$ 65 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$747 (RD$ 60) | RD$ 50 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$832 (RD$ 67) | RD$ 134 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,502 (RD$ 360) | RD$ 600 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,541 (RD$ 123) | RD$ 70 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$421 (RD$ 34) | RD$ 27 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 29% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$770,282 (RD$ 61,561) | RD$ 20,392 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$495,073 (RD$ 39,566) | RD$ 15,000 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$57,158 (RD$ 4,568) | RD$ 3,500 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$487,860 (RD$ 38,990) | RD$ 45,000 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$311,873 (RD$ 24,925) | RD$ 10,000 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$42,249 (RD$ 3,377) | RD$ 1,000 | + 238% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,629 (RD$ 1,249) | RD$ 2,100 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$225,587 (RD$ 18,029) | RD$ 43,000 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$63,287 (RD$ 5,058) | RD$ 6,000 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,477 (RD$ 598) | RD$ 500 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,513 (RD$ 361) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is about the same as in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,711 (RD$ 3,014) | RD$ 600 | + 402% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,105 (RD$ 1,687) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,907 (RD$ 3,669) | RD$ 3,000 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$57,432 (RD$ 4,590) | RD$ 13,000 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 61% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,946,200 (RD$ 1,114,583) | RD$ 450,000 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$793 (RD$ 63) | RD$ 65 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,998 (RD$ 3,277) | RD$ 1,246 | + 163% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,566 (RD$ 445) | RD$ 1,684 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 63% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,786 (RD$ 223) | RD$ 370 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,795 (RD$ 543) | RD$ 438 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$32,795 (RD$ 2,621) | RD$ 877 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,472 (RD$ 357) | RD$ 100 | + 257% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,934 (RD$ 234) | RD$ 118 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,938 (RD$ 235) | RD$ 176 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,700 (RD$ 136) | RD$ 77 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,677 (RD$ 134) | RD$ 104 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,931 (RD$ 953) | RD$ 570 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 68% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,492 (RD$ 1,718) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,791 (RD$ 703) | RD$ 200 | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$31,837 (RD$ 2,544) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,448 (RD$ 2,274) | RD$ 1,200 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,999 (RD$ 479) | RD$ 1,500 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,836 (RD$ 227) | RD$ 60 | + 278% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,394 (RD$ 191) | RD$ 150 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$420,479 (RD$ 33,605) | RD$ 12,300 | + 173% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$124 (RD$ 10) | RD$ 3.00 | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$45,773 (RD$ 3,658) | RD$ 1,500 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,142 (RD$ 331) | RD$ 150 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 79,196 (CH$990,933) in Santiago to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 56,000 in San Juan de la Maguana.
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