Cost of living in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) is 22% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) is 55% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| RD$ 800 (COL$47,793) | COL$9,927 | 381% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| RD$ 150 (COL$8,961) | COL$15,019 | 40% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| RD$ 45 (COL$2,688) | COL$6,862 | 61% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| RD$ 45 (COL$2,688) | COL$2,608 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| RD$ 60 (COL$3,584) | COL$4,448 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| RD$ 40 (COL$2,390) | COL$2,871 | 17% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| RD$ 100 (COL$5,974) | COL$8,489 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| RD$ 60 (COL$3,584) | COL$3,784 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| RD$ 50 (COL$2,987) | COL$1,396 | 114% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| RD$ 150 (COL$8,961) | COL$2,705 | 231% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| RD$ 600 (COL$35,845) | COL$32,400 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| RD$ 70 (COL$4,182) | COL$3,482 | 20% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| RD$ 30 (COL$1,792) | COL$2,055 | 13% |
| Housing in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) is 34% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| RD$ 15,000 (COL$896,123) | COL$1,158,110 | 23% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| - | COL$858,670 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| - | COL$200,589 | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| RD$ 45,000 (COL$2,688,368) | COL$815,225 | 230% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| RD$ 10,000 (COL$597,415) | COL$549,134 | 9% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| RD$ 1,000 (COL$59,742) | COL$135,121 | 56% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| RD$ 2,100 (COL$125,457) | COL$73,258 | 71% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| RD$ 43,000 (COL$2,568,885) | COL$1,320,600 | 95% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RD$ 6,000 (COL$358,449) | COL$198,959 | 80% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| RD$ 500 (COL$29,871) | COL$10,531 | 184% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | COL$12,479 | - |
| Clothes in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) is 9% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| RD$ 600 (COL$35,845) | COL$142,852 | 75% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| - | COL$107,393 | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RD$ 3,000 (COL$179,225) | COL$193,879 | 8% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| RD$ 13,000 (COL$776,640) | COL$181,437 | 328% |
| Transportation in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) is 14% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| RD$ 450,000 (COL$26,883,676) | COL$50,931,100 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| - | COL$4,351 | - |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| RD$ 1,300 (COL$77,664) | COL$69,767 | 11% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| RD$ 1,684 (COL$100,605) | COL$14,898 | 575% |
| Personal Care in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) is 49% cheaper than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RD$ 100 (COL$5,974) | COL$13,864 | 57% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| RD$ 600 (COL$35,845) | COL$31,951 | 12% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| RD$ 500 (COL$29,871) | COL$54,862 | 46% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| RD$ 100 (COL$5,974) | COL$20,351 | 71% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| RD$ 38 (COL$2,240) | COL$10,772 | 79% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| RD$ 30 (COL$1,792) | COL$12,566 | 86% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| RD$ 50 (COL$2,987) | COL$5,836 | 49% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| RD$ 50 (COL$2,987) | COL$3,872 | 23% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| RD$ 300 (COL$17,922) | COL$11,321 | 58% |
| Entertainment in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) is 15% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| - | COL$31,364 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| RD$ 200 (COL$11,948) | COL$18,878 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | COL$130,952 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| RD$ 1,200 (COL$71,690) | COL$69,342 | 3% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| RD$ 1,500 (COL$89,612) | COL$11,026 | 713% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| RD$ 60 (COL$3,584) | COL$3,822 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| RD$ 150 (COL$8,961) | COL$3,401 | 163% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| RD$ 12,300 (COL$734,820) | COL$1,204,970 | 39% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| RD$ 3.00 (COL$179) | COL$218 | 18% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| RD$ 1,500 (COL$89,612) | COL$74,853 | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| RD$ 150 (COL$8,961) | COL$3,969 | 126% |
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For example, you would need at least COL$4,448,362 (RD$ 74,460) in San Juan de la Maguana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with COL$3,650,000 in Tunja.