Cost of living in Wollongong (Australia) is 111% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Wollongong (Australia) is 80% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wollongong (Australia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| AU$16 (RD$ 700) | RD$ 558 | 25% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| AU$12 (RD$ 529) | RD$ 302 | 75% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| AU$5.33 (RD$ 240) | RD$ 118 | 104% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| AU$1.27 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 60 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| AU$5.50 (RD$ 248) | RD$ 78 | 218% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| AU$5.43 (RD$ 244) | RD$ 63 | 285% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| AU$7 (RD$ 325) | RD$ 194 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| AU$3.83 (RD$ 173) | RD$ 147 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| AU$3.15 (RD$ 142) | RD$ 72 | 97% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| AU$4.63 (RD$ 208) | RD$ 103 | 103% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| AU$16 (RD$ 739) | RD$ 691 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| AU$3.04 (RD$ 137) | RD$ 66 | 107% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| AU$2.11 (RD$ 95) | RD$ 34 | 178% |
| Housing in Wollongong (Australia) is 186% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Wollongong (Australia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$2,503 (RD$ 112,661) | RD$ 43,580 | 159% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,686 (RD$ 75,893) | RD$ 19,187 | 296% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| AU$222 (RD$ 10,013) | RD$ 4,775 | 110% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$1,936 (RD$ 87,141) | RD$ 25,239 | 245% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,253 (RD$ 56,406) | RD$ 12,120 | 365% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| AU$190 (RD$ 8,530) | RD$ 2,368 | 260% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| AU$52 (RD$ 2,361) | RD$ 1,379 | 71% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| AU$607 (RD$ 27,325) | RD$ 22,557 | 21% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$202 (RD$ 9,080) | RD$ 6,315 | 44% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| AU$10 (RD$ 462) | RD$ 254 | 82% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| AU$28 (RD$ 1,272) | RD$ 185 | 589% |
| Clothes in Wollongong (Australia) is 134% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Wollongong (Australia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| AU$106 (RD$ 4,748) | RD$ 2,043 | 132% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| AU$82 (RD$ 3,672) | RD$ 1,373 | 167% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$154 (RD$ 6,948) | RD$ 3,455 | 101% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| AU$132 (RD$ 5,951) | RD$ 4,078 | 46% |
| Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 86% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Wollongong (Australia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| AU$26,857 (RD$ 1,208,707) | RD$ 795,493 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| AU$1.42 (RD$ 64) | RD$ 55 | 16% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| AU$82 (RD$ 3,683) | RD$ 1,665 | 121% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| AU$36 (RD$ 1,610) | RD$ 663 | 143% |
| Personal Care in Wollongong (Australia) is 57% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Wollongong (Australia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$10 (RD$ 433) | RD$ 309 | 40% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| AU$25 (RD$ 1,110) | RD$ 357 | 211% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| AU$64 (RD$ 2,865) | RD$ 1,824 | 57% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| AU$7 (RD$ 304) | RD$ 386 | 21% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| AU$4.88 (RD$ 220) | RD$ 154 | 43% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| AU$5.71 (RD$ 257) | RD$ 219 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| AU$3.52 (RD$ 159) | RD$ 107 | 49% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| AU$3.34 (RD$ 150) | RD$ 139 | 8% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$27 (RD$ 1,236) | RD$ 584 | 112% |
| Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 96% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Wollongong (Australia) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| AU$45 (RD$ 2,011) | RD$ 701 | 187% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| AU$31 (RD$ 1,379) | RD$ 487 | 183% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| AU$237 (RD$ 10,667) | RD$ 2,993 | 256% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| AU$101 (RD$ 4,565) | RD$ 2,431 | 88% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| AU$15 (RD$ 675) | RD$ 391 | 72% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$4.32 (RD$ 194) | RD$ 179 | 9% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| AU$7 (RD$ 296) | RD$ 148 | 100% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| AU$575 (RD$ 25,856) | RD$ 39,384 | 34% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| AU$0.65 (RD$ 29) | RD$ 8 | 256% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| AU$57 (RD$ 2,550) | RD$ 1,775 | 44% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| AU$19 (RD$ 840) | RD$ 246 | 241% |
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 288,848 (AU$6,418) in Wollongong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 137,000 in Santo Domingo.