Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 6% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 5% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Santo Domingo | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 623 (42 zł) | 42 zł | + 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 439 (29 zł) | 31 zł | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 200 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 73 (4.90 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 123 (8 zł) | 16 zł | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 90 (6 zł) | 13 zł | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 261 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 142 (10 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (4.73 zł) | 3.68 zł | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 129 (9 zł) | 4.31 zł | + 101% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 757 (51 zł) | 34 zł | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 84 (5.63 zł) | 9 zł | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 48 (3.20 zł) | 4.25 zł | - 25% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 38% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Santo Domingo | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 61,201 (4,113 zł) | 7,434 zł | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 29,069 (1,954 zł) | 5,174 zł | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,326 (291 zł) | 757 zł | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 32,623 (2,192 zł) | 4,150 zł | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 14,102 (948 zł) | 3,079 zł | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,061 (139 zł) | 393 zł | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,480 (99 zł) | 57 zł | + 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 30,801 (2,070 zł) | 1,888 zł | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 7,266 (488 zł) | 579 zł | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 417 (28 zł) | 38 zł | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 964 (65 zł) | 35 zł | + 85% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 25% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Santo Domingo | Warsaw | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,277 (220 zł) | 310 zł | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,407 (95 zł) | 156 zł | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,220 (351 zł) | 348 zł | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 6,868 (462 zł) | 403 zł | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 25% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Santo Domingo | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,115,140 (74,945 zł) | 120,428 zł | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 76 (5.11 zł) | 7 zł | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,146 (211 zł) | 108 zł | + 95% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,017 (68 zł) | 35 zł | + 93% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Santo Domingo | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 277 (19 zł) | 21 zł | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 369 (25 zł) | 28 zł | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,351 (158 zł) | 149 zł | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 315 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 155 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 288 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 125 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 166 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 716 (48 zł) | 72 zł | - 33% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 13% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Santo Domingo | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,355 (91 zł) | 126 zł | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 755 (51 zł) | 58 zł | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,755 (185 zł) | 233 zł | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,697 (248 zł) | 197 zł | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 513 (34 zł) | 31 zł | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 240 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 170 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 28,845 (1,939 zł) | 2,833 zł | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (1.03 zł) | 0.38 zł | + 168% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,067 (206 zł) | 158 zł | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 258 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 6% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 898 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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