Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 20% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 264 (RD$ 780) | RD$ 558 | 40% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 114 (RD$ 337) | RD$ 302 | 12% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 53 (RD$ 158) | RD$ 118 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 21 (RD$ 62) | RD$ 60 | 4% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 37 (RD$ 110) | RD$ 78 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 23 (RD$ 69) | RD$ 63 | 8% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 73 (RD$ 216) | RD$ 194 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 39 (RD$ 116) | RD$ 147 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 23 (RD$ 67) | RD$ 72 | 6% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 25 (RD$ 75) | RD$ 103 | 27% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 256 (RD$ 757) | RD$ 691 | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 28 (RD$ 82) | RD$ 66 | 24% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 19 (RD$ 55) | RD$ 34 | 63% |
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 18,877 (RD$ 55,817) | RD$ 43,580 | 28% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 7,721 (RD$ 22,830) | RD$ 19,187 | 19% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 529 (RD$ 1,564) | RD$ 4,775 | 67% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 7,396 (RD$ 21,870) | RD$ 25,239 | 13% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 3,533 (RD$ 10,447) | RD$ 12,120 | 14% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 769 (RD$ 2,275) | RD$ 2,368 | 4% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 424 (RD$ 1,253) | RD$ 1,379 | 9% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 6,875 (RD$ 20,329) | RD$ 22,557 | 10% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,361 (RD$ 6,981) | RD$ 6,315 | 11% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 118 (RD$ 350) | RD$ 254 | 38% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 115 (RD$ 340) | RD$ 185 | 84% |
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 40% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 922 (RD$ 2,727) | RD$ 2,043 | 33% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 727 (RD$ 2,150) | RD$ 1,373 | 57% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,614 (RD$ 4,772) | RD$ 3,455 | 38% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,233 (RD$ 3,646) | RD$ 4,078 | 11% |
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 352,458 (RD$ 1,042,175) | RD$ 795,493 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 19 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 55 | 4% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 637 (RD$ 1,884) | RD$ 1,665 | 13% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 131 (RD$ 388) | RD$ 663 | 42% |
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 93 (RD$ 275) | RD$ 309 | 11% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 214 (RD$ 632) | RD$ 357 | 77% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 481 (RD$ 1,422) | RD$ 1,824 | 22% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 69 (RD$ 203) | RD$ 386 | 47% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 52 (RD$ 153) | RD$ 154 | 1% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 53 (RD$ 156) | RD$ 219 | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 33 (RD$ 97) | RD$ 107 | 9% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 23 (RD$ 69) | RD$ 139 | 50% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 241 (RD$ 712) | RD$ 584 | 22% |
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 268 (RD$ 794) | RD$ 701 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 156 (RD$ 463) | RD$ 487 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 824 (RD$ 2,437) | RD$ 2,993 | 19% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 722 (RD$ 2,135) | RD$ 2,431 | 12% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 122 (RD$ 361) | RD$ 391 | 8% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 73 (RD$ 216) | RD$ 179 | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 37 (RD$ 110) | RD$ 148 | 26% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 9,863 (RD$ 29,162) | RD$ 39,384 | 26% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 3.16 (RD$ 9) | RD$ 8 | 14% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 779 (RD$ 2,304) | RD$ 1,775 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 60 (RD$ 178) | RD$ 246 | 28% |
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 129,017 (Mex$ 43,633) in Guadalajara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 119,000 in Santo Domingo.