Cost of living in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 15% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aguascalientes (Mexico) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 123 (RD$ 364) | RD$ 558 | 35% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 86 (RD$ 255) | RD$ 302 | 16% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 51 (RD$ 152) | RD$ 118 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 18 (RD$ 54) | RD$ 60 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 32 (RD$ 95) | RD$ 78 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 19 (RD$ 56) | RD$ 63 | 11% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 54 (RD$ 160) | RD$ 194 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 38 (RD$ 113) | RD$ 147 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 19 (RD$ 58) | RD$ 72 | 20% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 17 (RD$ 52) | RD$ 103 | 50% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 157 (RD$ 465) | RD$ 691 | 33% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 28 (RD$ 82) | RD$ 66 | 23% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 25 (RD$ 74) | RD$ 34 | 118% |
| Housing in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Aguascalientes (Mexico) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 8,524 (RD$ 25,250) | RD$ 43,580 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 4,834 (RD$ 14,318) | RD$ 19,187 | 25% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,141 (RD$ 3,380) | RD$ 4,775 | 29% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 5,254 (RD$ 15,563) | RD$ 25,239 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 3,779 (RD$ 11,195) | RD$ 12,120 | 8% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 1,039 (RD$ 3,076) | RD$ 2,368 | 30% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 337 (RD$ 999) | RD$ 1,379 | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 6,731 (RD$ 19,940) | RD$ 22,557 | 12% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,938 (RD$ 5,739) | RD$ 6,315 | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 108 (RD$ 319) | RD$ 254 | 26% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 90 (RD$ 267) | RD$ 185 | 45% |
| Clothes in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 26% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Aguascalientes (Mexico) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 762 (RD$ 2,258) | RD$ 2,043 | 11% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 663 (RD$ 1,965) | RD$ 1,373 | 43% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,435 (RD$ 4,252) | RD$ 3,455 | 23% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,220 (RD$ 3,615) | RD$ 4,078 | 11% |
| Transportation in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Aguascalientes (Mexico) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 331,924 (RD$ 983,233) | RD$ 795,493 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 20 (RD$ 58) | RD$ 55 | 5% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 492 (RD$ 1,457) | RD$ 1,665 | 13% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 87 (RD$ 258) | RD$ 663 | 61% |
| Personal Care in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Aguascalientes (Mexico) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 85 (RD$ 251) | RD$ 309 | 19% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 141 (RD$ 417) | RD$ 357 | 17% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 326 (RD$ 966) | RD$ 1,824 | 47% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 64 (RD$ 190) | RD$ 386 | 51% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 55 (RD$ 164) | RD$ 154 | 6% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 47 (RD$ 138) | RD$ 219 | 37% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 30 (RD$ 90) | RD$ 107 | 16% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 28 (RD$ 82) | RD$ 139 | 41% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 103 (RD$ 306) | RD$ 584 | 48% |
| Entertainment in Aguascalientes (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Aguascalientes (Mexico) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 296 (RD$ 877) | RD$ 701 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 129 (RD$ 382) | RD$ 487 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 551 (RD$ 1,632) | RD$ 2,993 | 45% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 476 (RD$ 1,410) | RD$ 2,431 | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 71 (RD$ 212) | RD$ 391 | 46% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 54 (RD$ 161) | RD$ 179 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 31 (RD$ 92) | RD$ 148 | 38% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 9,836 (RD$ 29,135) | RD$ 39,384 | 26% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 1.19 (RD$ 3.53) | RD$ 8 | 57% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 559 (RD$ 1,656) | RD$ 1,775 | 7% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 54 (RD$ 159) | RD$ 246 | 36% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 129,000 in Santo Domingo you would need to make just about RD$ 110,047 (Mex$ 37,150) in Aguascalientes.