Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 22% cheaper than in Wad Madani (Sudan)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 623 (6,163 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 439 (4,342 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 200 (1,979 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 73 (721 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 123 (1,213 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 90 (895 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 261 (2,582 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 142 (1,409 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (696 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 129 (1,276 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 757 (7,485 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 84 (829 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 48 (471 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 22% cheaper than in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 61,201 (605,555 Pound) | 900,000 Pound | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 29,069 (287,624 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,326 (42,807 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 32,623 (322,787 Pound) | 750,000 Pound | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 14,102 (139,532 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,061 (20,393 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,480 (14,649 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 30,801 (304,758 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 7,266 (71,896 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 417 (4,124 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 964 (9,541 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,277 (32,428 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,407 (13,920 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,220 (51,652 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 6,868 (67,959 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,115,140 (11,033,720 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 76 (753 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,146 (31,129 Pound) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,017 (10,060 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 277 (2,742 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 369 (3,649 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,351 (23,258 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 315 (3,121 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 155 (1,539 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 288 (2,850 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 125 (1,235 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 166 (1,640 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 716 (7,087 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,355 (13,402 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 755 (7,470 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,755 (27,263 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,697 (36,579 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 513 (5,072 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 240 (2,376 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 170 (1,684 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 28,845 (285,407 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (152 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,067 (30,343 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 258 (2,555 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 496 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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