Cost of living in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 7% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 20% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 12KM (RD$ 417) | RD$ 558 | 25% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 5.92KM (RD$ 214) | RD$ 303 | 29% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 4.05KM (RD$ 147) | RD$ 118 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 1.46KM (RD$ 53) | RD$ 60 | 12% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 3.08KM (RD$ 111) | RD$ 78 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 1.93KM (RD$ 70) | RD$ 63 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 5.95KM (RD$ 215) | RD$ 194 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 1.27KM (RD$ 46) | RD$ 147 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 0.97KM (RD$ 35) | RD$ 72 | 51% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 1.24KM (RD$ 45) | RD$ 95 | 53% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 9KM (RD$ 341) | RD$ 691 | 51% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 2.39KM (RD$ 87) | RD$ 66 | 31% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 0.87KM (RD$ 31) | RD$ 34 | 8% |
| Housing in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 18% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 522KM (RD$ 18,877) | RD$ 42,269 | 55% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 367KM (RD$ 13,281) | RD$ 19,187 | 31% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 216KM (RD$ 7,799) | RD$ 4,775 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 451KM (RD$ 16,305) | RD$ 25,239 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 291KM (RD$ 10,504) | RD$ 12,120 | 13% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 146KM (RD$ 5,276) | RD$ 2,368 | 123% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 24KM (RD$ 871) | RD$ 1,379 | 37% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 989KM (RD$ 35,755) | RD$ 22,557 | 59% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 176KM (RD$ 6,372) | RD$ 6,315 | 1% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 13KM (RD$ 458) | RD$ 254 | 80% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 8KM (RD$ 274) | RD$ 185 | 48% |
| Clothes in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 51% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 108KM (RD$ 3,908) | RD$ 2,043 | 91% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 54KM (RD$ 1,956) | RD$ 1,373 | 42% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 144KM (RD$ 5,224) | RD$ 3,455 | 51% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 128KM (RD$ 4,630) | RD$ 4,078 | 14% |
| Transportation in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 20% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 29,317KM (RD$ 1,059,937) | RD$ 795,493 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 2.19KM (RD$ 79) | RD$ 55 | 43% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 53KM (RD$ 1,912) | RD$ 1,665 | 15% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 12KM (RD$ 428) | RD$ 663 | 35% |
| Personal Care in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 17% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 6KM (RD$ 235) | RD$ 309 | 24% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 9KM (RD$ 329) | RD$ 357 | 8% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 32KM (RD$ 1,161) | RD$ 1,824 | 36% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 4.66KM (RD$ 168) | RD$ 386 | 56% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 6KM (RD$ 224) | RD$ 154 | 45% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 5.00KM (RD$ 181) | RD$ 219 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 1.86KM (RD$ 67) | RD$ 107 | 37% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 3.16KM (RD$ 114) | RD$ 139 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 5.44KM (RD$ 197) | RD$ 584 | 66% |
| Entertainment in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 21% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 26KM (RD$ 938) | RD$ 701 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 10KM (RD$ 370) | RD$ 487 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 30KM (RD$ 1,085) | RD$ 2,993 | 64% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 48KM (RD$ 1,731) | RD$ 2,431 | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 5.36KM (RD$ 194) | RD$ 391 | 50% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 2.34KM (RD$ 85) | RD$ 179 | 53% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 2.75KM (RD$ 99) | RD$ 148 | 33% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 880KM (RD$ 31,812) | RD$ 39,384 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.18KM (RD$ 7) | RD$ 8 | 20% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 39KM (RD$ 1,421) | RD$ 1,775 | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 5.07KM (RD$ 183) | RD$ 246 | 26% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 117,000 in Santo Domingo you would need to make just about RD$ 109,365 (3,025KM) in Zenica.