Cost of living in Kingston (Canada) is 76% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Kingston (Canada) is 70% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingston (Canada) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$15 (RD$ 698) | RD$ 558 | 25% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$9 (RD$ 417) | RD$ 303 | 38% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$5.74 (RD$ 262) | RD$ 118 | 123% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.61 (RD$ 119) | RD$ 60 | 100% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$3.53 (RD$ 161) | RD$ 78 | 107% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$3.57 (RD$ 163) | RD$ 63 | 157% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$9 (RD$ 415) | RD$ 194 | 114% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$4.00 (RD$ 183) | RD$ 147 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$3.05 (RD$ 140) | RD$ 72 | 93% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$4.24 (RD$ 194) | RD$ 95 | 103% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$16 (RD$ 740) | RD$ 691 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.41 (RD$ 110) | RD$ 66 | 66% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.23 (RD$ 102) | RD$ 34 | 199% |
| Housing in Kingston (Canada) is 137% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Kingston (Canada) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,996 (RD$ 91,273) | RD$ 42,269 | 116% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,244 (RD$ 56,892) | RD$ 19,187 | 197% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$220 (RD$ 10,067) | RD$ 4,775 | 111% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,346 (RD$ 61,530) | RD$ 25,239 | 144% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,009 (RD$ 46,142) | RD$ 12,120 | 281% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$119 (RD$ 5,426) | RD$ 2,368 | 129% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$58 (RD$ 2,635) | RD$ 1,379 | 91% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$467 (RD$ 21,339) | RD$ 22,557 | 5% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$171 (RD$ 7,839) | RD$ 6,315 | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$13 (RD$ 591) | RD$ 254 | 133% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$22 (RD$ 988) | RD$ 185 | 435% |
| Clothes in Kingston (Canada) is 28% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Kingston (Canada) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$63 (RD$ 2,868) | RD$ 2,043 | 40% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$38 (RD$ 1,727) | RD$ 1,373 | 26% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$98 (RD$ 4,485) | RD$ 3,455 | 30% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$100 (RD$ 4,590) | RD$ 4,078 | 13% |
| Transportation in Kingston (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Kingston (Canada) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$23,254 (RD$ 1,063,101) | RD$ 795,493 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.23 (RD$ 56) | RD$ 55 | 1% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$67 (RD$ 3,077) | RD$ 1,665 | 85% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$21 (RD$ 940) | RD$ 663 | 42% |
| Personal Care in Kingston (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Kingston (Canada) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$10 (RD$ 457) | RD$ 309 | 48% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$16 (RD$ 727) | RD$ 357 | 103% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | RD$ 1,824 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$9 (RD$ 413) | RD$ 386 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$4.39 (RD$ 201) | RD$ 154 | 31% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$5.50 (RD$ 252) | RD$ 219 | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$3.15 (RD$ 144) | RD$ 107 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.35 (RD$ 107) | RD$ 139 | 23% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$17 (RD$ 776) | RD$ 584 | 33% |
| Entertainment in Kingston (Canada) is 65% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Kingston (Canada) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$47 (RD$ 2,137) | RD$ 701 | 205% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$26 (RD$ 1,188) | RD$ 487 | 144% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$96 (RD$ 4,373) | RD$ 2,993 | 46% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$86 (RD$ 3,918) | RD$ 2,431 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$8 (RD$ 350) | RD$ 391 | 11% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.75 (RD$ 217) | RD$ 179 | 22% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$7 (RD$ 304) | RD$ 148 | 105% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$544 (RD$ 24,878) | RD$ 39,384 | 37% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.51 (RD$ 23) | RD$ 8 | 183% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$51 (RD$ 2,353) | RD$ 1,775 | 33% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$12 (RD$ 555) | RD$ 246 | 125% |
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 216,110 (C$4,727) in Kingston to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 123,000 in Santo Domingo.