Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States vs Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (RD$ 691) | RD$ 558 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (RD$ 455) | RD$ 303 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.39 (RD$ 197) | RD$ 118 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (RD$ 35) | RD$ 60 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.63 (RD$ 95) | RD$ 78 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.68 (RD$ 214) | RD$ 63 | + 237% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.63 (RD$ 269) | RD$ 194 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.90 (RD$ 168) | RD$ 147 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (RD$ 86) | RD$ 72 | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.57 (RD$ 149) | RD$ 95 | + 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (RD$ 739) | RD$ 691 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (RD$ 110) | RD$ 66 | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.68 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 34 | + 186% | |
Housing | + 103% | |||
Housing in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,124 (RD$ 65,277) | RD$ 42,269 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $937 (RD$ 54,406) | RD$ 19,187 | + 184% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (RD$ 10,650) | RD$ 4,775 | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $911 (RD$ 52,926) | RD$ 25,239 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $619 (RD$ 35,984) | RD$ 12,120 | + 197% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $99 (RD$ 5,769) | RD$ 2,368 | + 144% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (RD$ 2,305) | RD$ 1,379 | + 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | $334 (RD$ 19,424) | RD$ 22,557 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (RD$ 5,470) | RD$ 6,315 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (RD$ 555) | RD$ 254 | + 119% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (RD$ 1,003) | RD$ 185 | + 443% | |
Clothes | + 55% | |||
Clothes in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $39 (RD$ 2,279) | RD$ 2,043 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (RD$ 2,569) | RD$ 1,373 | + 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (RD$ 4,615) | RD$ 3,455 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (RD$ 5,322) | RD$ 4,078 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,956 (RD$ 1,217,410) | RD$ 795,493 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (RD$ 33) | RD$ 55 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (RD$ 2,820) | RD$ 1,665 | + 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (RD$ 628) | RD$ 663 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (RD$ 381) | RD$ 309 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (RD$ 805) | RD$ 357 | + 125% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $83 (RD$ 4,824) | RD$ 1,824 | + 164% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.65 (RD$ 328) | RD$ 386 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.73 (RD$ 159) | RD$ 154 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.17 (RD$ 242) | RD$ 219 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.96 (RD$ 172) | RD$ 107 | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (RD$ 103) | RD$ 139 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (RD$ 910) | RD$ 584 | + 56% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (RD$ 2,292) | RD$ 701 | + 227% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (RD$ 1,319) | RD$ 487 | + 171% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (RD$ 7,920) | RD$ 2,993 | + 165% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (RD$ 3,421) | RD$ 2,431 | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (RD$ 513) | RD$ 391 | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.29 (RD$ 249) | RD$ 179 | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.70 (RD$ 273) | RD$ 148 | + 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $434 (RD$ 25,212) | RD$ 39,384 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (RD$ 11) | RD$ 8 | + 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (RD$ 2,032) | RD$ 1,775 | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.51 (RD$ 320) | RD$ 246 | + 30% | |
TOTAL | + 59% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 206,692 ($3,558) in Greensboro, North Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 130,000 in Santo Domingo.
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