Cost of living in Omaha, Nebraska, United States vs Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (RD$ 725) | RD$ 580 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (RD$ 385) | RD$ 303 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.47 (RD$ 200) | RD$ 118 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (RD$ 44) | RD$ 60 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.23 (RD$ 129) | RD$ 83 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.21 (RD$ 185) | RD$ 59 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.34 (RD$ 309) | RD$ 194 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (RD$ 194) | RD$ 138 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 72 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.29 (RD$ 248) | RD$ 87 | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (RD$ 745) | RD$ 691 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.66 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 69 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (RD$ 95) | RD$ 34 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,219 (RD$ 70,505) | RD$ 40,900 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $904 (RD$ 52,290) | RD$ 19,382 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $182 (RD$ 10,538) | RD$ 3,869 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $912 (RD$ 52,730) | RD$ 25,239 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $732 (RD$ 42,315) | RD$ 12,632 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (RD$ 7,352) | RD$ 2,368 | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (RD$ 2,752) | RD$ 1,379 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $291 (RD$ 16,846) | RD$ 22,557 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (RD$ 5,581) | RD$ 6,315 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (RD$ 608) | RD$ 232 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (RD$ 969) | RD$ 185 | + 425% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (RD$ 3,011) | RD$ 1,923 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $78 (RD$ 4,494) | RD$ 1,668 | + 170% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (RD$ 6,793) | RD$ 3,336 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (RD$ 6,172) | RD$ 4,078 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,155 (RD$ 1,281,226) | RD$ 830,545 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (RD$ 35) | RD$ 54 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (RD$ 3,181) | RD$ 1,665 | + 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (RD$ 1,057) | RD$ 501 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.24 (RD$ 303) | RD$ 351 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (RD$ 566) | RD$ 357 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (RD$ 6,192) | RD$ 1,824 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (RD$ 398) | RD$ 386 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.39 (RD$ 196) | RD$ 154 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.82 (RD$ 279) | RD$ 219 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (RD$ 173) | RD$ 102 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.31 (RD$ 76) | RD$ 139 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (RD$ 1,227) | RD$ 513 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (RD$ 2,474) | RD$ 693 | + 257% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (RD$ 1,163) | RD$ 498 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $179 (RD$ 10,330) | RD$ 2,290 | + 351% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (RD$ 5,800) | RD$ 2,347 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (RD$ 594) | RD$ 391 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.49 (RD$ 318) | RD$ 181 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.26 (RD$ 246) | RD$ 139 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (RD$ 24,825) | RD$ 39,384 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (RD$ 6) | RD$ 8 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (RD$ 2,986) | RD$ 1,515 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (RD$ 374) | RD$ 246 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Omaha, Nebraska (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 212,182 ($3,669) in Omaha, Nebraska to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 118,000 in Santo Domingo.
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