- 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 32% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 26% 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$ 538 | RD$ 405 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 412 | RD$ 433 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 213 | RD$ 119 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 71 | RD$ 66 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 123 | RD$ 96 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 98 | RD$ 63 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 269 | RD$ 228 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 170 | RD$ 121 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 72 | RD$ 61 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 143 | RD$ 104 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 751 | RD$ 795 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 78 | RD$ 69 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 50 | RD$ 31 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 39% 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$ 59,869 | RD$ 35,589 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 28,019 | RD$ 19,712 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,222 | RD$ 5,289 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 31,050 | RD$ 18,743 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 14,210 | RD$ 10,870 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,854 | RD$ 3,406 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,930 | RD$ 1,319 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 30,780 | RD$ 25,016 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,972 | RD$ 6,317 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 264 | RD$ 355 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 468 | RD$ 349 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 5% cheaper 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$ 3,277 | RD$ 2,614 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,294 | RD$ 2,109 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,822 | RD$ 4,344 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 6,868 | RD$ 3,555 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 30% 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$ 934,406 | RD$ 746,658 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 76 | RD$ 81 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,736 | RD$ 1,912 | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 865 | RD$ 576 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 7% 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$ 277 | RD$ 305 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 369 | RD$ 350 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,341 | RD$ 1,741 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 315 | RD$ 537 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 155 | RD$ 154 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 288 | RD$ 235 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 132 | RD$ 146 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 166 | RD$ 120 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 650 | RD$ 558 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 59% 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$ 1,411 | RD$ 993 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 727 | RD$ 524 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,755 | RD$ 1,546 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,818 | RD$ 2,677 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 513 | RD$ 306 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 244 | RD$ 131 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 202 | RD$ 149 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 28,845 | RD$ 25,876 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 | RD$ 5.51 | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,621 | RD$ 2,325 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 264 | RD$ 243 | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 973 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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