- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Dominican Republic
- Santo Domingo
- Santiago de los Caballeros
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 24% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 37% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 582 | RD$ 337 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 337 | RD$ 354 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 186 | RD$ 111 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 65 | RD$ 59 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 241 | RD$ 83 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 62 | RD$ 63 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 288 | RD$ 186 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 117 | RD$ 115 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 65 | RD$ 61 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 101 | RD$ 95 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,003 | RD$ 668 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 73 | RD$ 66 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 42 | RD$ 38 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 21% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 47,800 | RD$ 33,329 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 23,239 | RD$ 18,476 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 6,487 | RD$ 7,434 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 24,301 | RD$ 16,950 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 17,211 | RD$ 9,442 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,611 | RD$ 2,250 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,399 | RD$ 1,520 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 25,731 | RD$ 26,816 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,670 | RD$ 5,224 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 199 | RD$ 351 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 224 | RD$ 201 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 22% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,619 | RD$ 2,467 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,390 | RD$ 1,943 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,061 | RD$ 3,900 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,467 | RD$ 3,285 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 25% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,124,190 | RD$ 821,416 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 169 | RD$ 110 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,533 | RD$ 2,182 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 903 | RD$ 1,033 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 11% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 369 | RD$ 294 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 | RD$ 495 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,909 | RD$ 1,625 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 319 | RD$ 353 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 143 | RD$ 171 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 257 | RD$ 197 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 | RD$ 106 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 163 | RD$ 109 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 1,237 | RD$ 417 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 18% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 624 | RD$ 880 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 574 | RD$ 436 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,859 | RD$ 1,584 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,499 | RD$ 2,406 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 391 | RD$ 223 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 141 | RD$ 90 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 130 | RD$ 136 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 39,384 | RD$ 26,840 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 | RD$ 8 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,832 | RD$ 2,057 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 233 | RD$ 137 | + 70% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 411 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2022.
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 124,091 in Santo Domingo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 100,000 in Santiago de los Caballeros.
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