Cost of living in Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic compared to Zarqa, Jordan
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Salvaleón de Higüey (Dominican Republic) is 29% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 150 (Dinar 2.151) | Dinar 4.667 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 250 (Dinar 3.585) | Dinar 4.500 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 88 (Dinar 1.265) | Dinar 3.250 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 55 (Dinar 0.789) | Dinar 1.000 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 72 (Dinar 1.032) | Dinar 1.100 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 66 (Dinar 0.948) | Dinar 0.600 | + 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 165 (Dinar 2.371) | Dinar 4.000 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 150 (Dinar 2.151) | Dinar 1.100 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 44 (Dinar 0.632) | Dinar 1.500 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 80 (Dinar 1.147) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 250 (Dinar 3.585) | Dinar 10 | - 64% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 80 (Dinar 1.147) | Dinar 1.000 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 28 (Dinar 0.395) | Dinar 0.531 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Salvaleón de Higüey (Dominican Republic) is 27% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 12,000 (Dinar 172) | Dinar 400 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 10,000 (Dinar 143) | Dinar 225 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 1,000 (Dinar 14) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 15,000 (Dinar 215) | Dinar 350 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 12,000 (Dinar 172) | Dinar 250 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 5,000 (Dinar 72) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 800 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen TV | RD$ 15,000 (Dinar 215) | Dinar 250 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,000 (Dinar 86) | Dinar 95 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 450 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 50 (Dinar 0.717) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Salvaleón de Higüey (Dominican Republic) is 26% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 700 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 80 | - 87% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,000 (Dinar 14) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 1,500 (Dinar 22) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 1,200 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Salvaleón de Higüey (Dominican Republic) is 25% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 8,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 124 (Dinar 1.784) | Dinar 0.750 | + 138% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 30 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Salvaleón de Higüey (Dominican Republic) is 19% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 150 (Dinar 2.151) | Dinar 2.500 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 100 (Dinar 1.434) | Dinar 6 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 500 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 150 (Dinar 2.151) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 125 (Dinar 1.792) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 100 (Dinar 1.434) | Dinar 2.500 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 80 (Dinar 1.147) | Dinar 1.000 | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 100 (Dinar 1.434) | Dinar 2.000 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 200 (Dinar 2.868) | Dinar 3.000 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Salvaleón de Higüey (Dominican Republic) is 1% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 200 (Dinar 2.868) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 250 (Dinar 3.585) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 300 (Dinar 4.302) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 1,500 (Dinar 22) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 200 (Dinar 2.868) | Dinar 2.000 | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 80 (Dinar 1.147) | Dinar 1.000 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 80 (Dinar 1.147) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 1.25 (Dinar 0.018) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 500 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 150 (Dinar 2.151) | Dinar 2.100 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 08, 2018.
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Cost of living in Salvaleón de Higüey (Dominican Republic) is 9% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,090
(RD$ 75,997)
in Salvaleón de Higüey.
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