Cost of living in Perm (Russia) is 28% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Perm (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Perm (Russia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 368 (RD$ 285) | RD$ 580 | 51% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 309 (RD$ 239) | RD$ 303 | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 144 (RD$ 112) | RD$ 118 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 59 (RD$ 46) | RD$ 60 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 77 (RD$ 60) | RD$ 83 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 113 (RD$ 87) | RD$ 59 | 48% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 318 (RD$ 247) | RD$ 194 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 87 (RD$ 67) | RD$ 138 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 30 (RD$ 23) | RD$ 72 | 68% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 56 (RD$ 44) | RD$ 87 | 50% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 620 (RD$ 481) | RD$ 691 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 103 (RD$ 80) | RD$ 69 | 16% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 26 (RD$ 20) | RD$ 34 | 40% |
| Housing in Perm (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Perm (Russia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 38,878 (RD$ 30,137) | RD$ 40,900 | 26% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 26,494 (RD$ 20,537) | RD$ 19,382 | 6% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 5,507 (RD$ 4,269) | RD$ 3,869 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 26,930 (RD$ 20,875) | RD$ 25,239 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 16,142 (RD$ 12,513) | RD$ 12,632 | 1% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 2,799 (RD$ 2,170) | RD$ 2,368 | 8% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 485 (RD$ 376) | RD$ 1,379 | 73% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 24,753 (RD$ 19,188) | RD$ 22,557 | 15% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,517 (RD$ 4,277) | RD$ 6,315 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 296 (RD$ 230) | RD$ 232 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 326 (RD$ 253) | RD$ 185 | 37% |
| Clothes in Perm (Russia) is 24% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Perm (Russia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 3,676 (RD$ 2,849) | RD$ 1,923 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 2,755 (RD$ 2,135) | RD$ 1,668 | 28% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 4,215 (RD$ 3,267) | RD$ 3,336 | 2% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 4,855 (RD$ 3,763) | RD$ 4,078 | 8% |
| Transportation in Perm (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Perm (Russia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 1,055,590 (RD$ 818,258) | RD$ 830,545 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 43 (RD$ 34) | RD$ 54 | 38% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 1,092 (RD$ 846) | RD$ 1,665 | 49% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 303 (RD$ 235) | RD$ 501 | 53% |
| Personal Care in Perm (Russia) is 45% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Perm (Russia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 330 (RD$ 256) | RD$ 351 | 27% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 284 (RD$ 220) | RD$ 357 | 38% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 937 (RD$ 727) | RD$ 1,824 | 60% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 178 (RD$ 138) | RD$ 386 | 64% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 125 (RD$ 97) | RD$ 154 | 37% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 150 (RD$ 116) | RD$ 219 | 47% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 73 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 102 | 44% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 88 (RD$ 68) | RD$ 139 | 51% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 327 (RD$ 253) | RD$ 513 | 51% |
| Entertainment in Perm (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Perm (Russia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 900 (RD$ 698) | RD$ 693 | 1% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 670 (RD$ 519) | RD$ 498 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 3,311 (RD$ 2,567) | RD$ 2,290 | 12% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 2,128 (RD$ 1,649) | RD$ 2,347 | 30% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 297 (RD$ 230) | RD$ 391 | 41% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 139 (RD$ 108) | RD$ 181 | 40% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 164 (RD$ 127) | RD$ 139 | 8% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 33,974 (RD$ 26,336) | RD$ 39,384 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 1.91 (RD$ 1.48) | RD$ 8 | 82% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 2,602 (RD$ 2,017) | RD$ 1,515 | 33% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 124 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 246 | 61% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 121,000 in Santo Domingo you would need to make just about RD$ 87,030 (руб 112,273) in Perm.