Cost of living in Colón (Panama) is 58% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Colón (Panama) is 65% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colón (Panama) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 14 B/. (RD$ 837) | RD$ 558 | 50% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 8 B/. (RD$ 436) | RD$ 303 | 44% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 2.76 B/. (RD$ 160) | RD$ 118 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 1.78 B/. (RD$ 104) | RD$ 60 | 74% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 3.24 B/. (RD$ 188) | RD$ 78 | 142% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 3.21 B/. (RD$ 186) | RD$ 63 | 194% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 5.52 B/. (RD$ 321) | RD$ 194 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2.65 B/. (RD$ 154) | RD$ 147 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 5.40 B/. (RD$ 314) | RD$ 72 | 335% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 0.76 B/. (RD$ 44) | RD$ 95 | 53% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 7 B/. (RD$ 407) | RD$ 691 | 41% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 2.24 B/. (RD$ 130) | RD$ 66 | 97% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1.75 B/. (RD$ 102) | RD$ 34 | 199% |
| Housing in Colón (Panama) is 110% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,388 B/. (RD$ 80,610) | RD$ 42,269 | 91% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 645 B/. (RD$ 37,449) | RD$ 19,187 | 95% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 348 B/. (RD$ 20,196) | RD$ 4,775 | 323% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,025 B/. (RD$ 59,553) | RD$ 25,239 | 136% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 536 B/. (RD$ 31,117) | RD$ 12,120 | 157% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 119 B/. (RD$ 6,911) | RD$ 2,368 | 192% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 33 B/. (RD$ 1,917) | RD$ 1,379 | 39% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 340 B/. (RD$ 19,747) | RD$ 22,557 | 12% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 94 B/. (RD$ 5,459) | RD$ 6,315 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 5.78 B/. (RD$ 335) | RD$ 254 | 32% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 7 B/. (RD$ 407) | RD$ 185 | 120% |
| Clothes in Colón (Panama) is 77% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 60 B/. (RD$ 3,513) | RD$ 2,043 | 72% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 49 B/. (RD$ 2,861) | RD$ 1,373 | 108% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 78 B/. (RD$ 4,511) | RD$ 3,455 | 31% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 81 B/. (RD$ 4,730) | RD$ 4,078 | 16% |
| Transportation in Colón (Panama) is 19% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 18,737 B/. (RD$ 1,088,226) | RD$ 795,493 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 0.80 B/. (RD$ 46) | RD$ 55 | 16% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 37 B/. (RD$ 2,149) | RD$ 1,665 | 29% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | RD$ 663 | - |
| Personal Care in Colón (Panama) is 102% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 14 B/. (RD$ 813) | RD$ 309 | 163% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 31 B/. (RD$ 1,800) | RD$ 357 | 404% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 60 B/. (RD$ 3,485) | RD$ 1,824 | 91% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 7 B/. (RD$ 407) | RD$ 386 | 5% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 5.09 B/. (RD$ 296) | RD$ 154 | 92% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 6.00 B/. (RD$ 348) | RD$ 219 | 59% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 3.09 B/. (RD$ 179) | RD$ 107 | 68% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 1.41 B/. (RD$ 82) | RD$ 139 | 41% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 10 B/. (RD$ 571) | RD$ 584 | 2% |
| Entertainment in Colón (Panama) is 13% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 12 B/. (RD$ 697) | RD$ 701 | 1% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 13 B/. (RD$ 751) | RD$ 487 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | RD$ 2,993 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 51 B/. (RD$ 2,962) | RD$ 2,431 | 22% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 7 B/. (RD$ 407) | RD$ 391 | 4% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 3.92 B/. (RD$ 228) | RD$ 179 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 3.50 B/. (RD$ 203) | RD$ 148 | 37% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 465 B/. (RD$ 27,006) | RD$ 39,384 | 31% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.25 B/. (RD$ 15) | RD$ 8 | 77% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 37 B/. (RD$ 2,149) | RD$ 1,775 | 21% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 4.53 B/. (RD$ 263) | RD$ 246 | 7% |
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 197,834 (3,406 B/.) in Colón to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 125,000 in Santo Domingo.