Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 39% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada)
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| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 36% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| RD$ 558 (C$12) | C$16 | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| RD$ 303 (C$7) | C$10 | 36% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| RD$ 118 (C$2.58) | C$5.78 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| RD$ 60 (C$1.31) | C$2.28 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| RD$ 78 (C$1.71) | C$2.71 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| RD$ 63 (C$1.39) | C$3.49 | 60% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| RD$ 194 (C$4.27) | C$9 | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| RD$ 147 (C$3.24) | C$3.70 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| RD$ 72 (C$1.58) | C$2.51 | 37% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| RD$ 95 (C$2.09) | C$2.90 | 28% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| RD$ 691 (C$15) | C$17 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| RD$ 66 (C$1.45) | C$2.12 | 32% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| RD$ 34 (C$0.75) | C$1.70 | 56% |
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 45% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| RD$ 42,269 (C$928) | C$1,188 | 22% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| RD$ 19,187 (C$421) | C$935 | 55% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| RD$ 4,775 (C$105) | C$193 | 46% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| RD$ 25,239 (C$554) | C$1,045 | 47% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| RD$ 12,120 (C$266) | C$662 | 60% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| RD$ 2,368 (C$52) | C$175 | 70% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| RD$ 1,379 (C$30) | C$47 | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| RD$ 22,557 (C$495) | C$368 | 34% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RD$ 6,315 (C$139) | C$122 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| RD$ 254 (C$5.57) | C$9 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| RD$ 185 (C$4.05) | C$22 | 82% |
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 33% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| RD$ 2,043 (C$45) | C$51 | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| RD$ 1,373 (C$30) | C$52 | 42% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RD$ 3,455 (C$76) | C$99 | 23% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| RD$ 4,078 (C$89) | C$120 | 25% |
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 42% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| RD$ 795,493 (C$17,456) | C$26,424 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| RD$ 55 (C$1.21) | C$1.20 | 1% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| RD$ 1,665 (C$37) | C$83 | 56% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| RD$ 663 (C$15) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 42% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RD$ 309 (C$7) | C$11 | 36% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| RD$ 357 (C$8) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| RD$ 1,824 (C$40) | C$178 | 78% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| RD$ 386 (C$8) | C$8 | 9% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| RD$ 154 (C$3.38) | C$3.97 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| RD$ 219 (C$4.81) | C$4.83 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| RD$ 107 (C$2.34) | C$3.16 | 26% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| RD$ 139 (C$3.05) | C$2.14 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| RD$ 584 (C$13) | C$19 | 33% |
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 28% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| RD$ 701 (C$15) | C$52 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| RD$ 487 (C$11) | C$23 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| RD$ 2,993 (C$66) | C$146 | 55% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| RD$ 2,431 (C$53) | C$98 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| RD$ 391 (C$9) | C$8 | 6% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| RD$ 179 (C$3.92) | C$3.82 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| RD$ 148 (C$3.25) | C$5.46 | 40% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| RD$ 39,384 (C$864) | C$496 | 74% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| RD$ 8 (C$0.18) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| RD$ 1,775 (C$39) | C$42 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| RD$ 246 (C$5.41) | C$12 | 56% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,400 in Windsor you would need to make just about C$2,077 (RD$ 94,638) in Santo Domingo.