Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Argentina
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 483 (ARS $2,950) | ARS $4,558 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 401 (ARS $2,448) | ARS $3,018 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 197 (ARS $1,206) | ARS $992 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 70 (ARS $431) | ARS $391 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 114 (ARS $699) | ARS $977 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 80 (ARS $490) | ARS $639 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 255 (ARS $1,557) | ARS $1,471 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 162 (ARS $988) | ARS $645 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 88 (ARS $540) | ARS $422 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 157 (ARS $960) | ARS $474 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 750 (ARS $4,587) | ARS $2,036 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 78 (ARS $478) | ARS $731 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 48 (ARS $293) | ARS $257 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 30% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 52,795 (ARS $322,660) | ARS $236,666 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 24,788 (ARS $151,495) | ARS $147,449 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,841 (ARS $23,476) | ARS $18,501 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 24,946 (ARS $152,460) | ARS $160,740 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 14,018 (ARS $85,672) | ARS $119,249 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,086 (ARS $12,747) | ARS $16,328 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,469 (ARS $8,978) | ARS $4,663 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 24,655 (ARS $150,677) | ARS $128,101 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 7,267 (ARS $44,413) | ARS $75,441 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 316 (ARS $1,934) | ARS $1,775 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,285 (ARS $7,851) | ARS $1,845 | + 326% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 25% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,834 (ARS $17,321) | ARS $28,121 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,085 (ARS $12,740) | ARS $16,659 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,310 (ARS $32,454) | ARS $42,183 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 6,388 (ARS $39,042) | ARS $38,430 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 49% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 878,116 (ARS $5,366,647) | ARS $8,326,990 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 100 (ARS $611) | ARS $288 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,698 (ARS $16,491) | ARS $8,449 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 24% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 346 (ARS $2,114) | ARS $1,919 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 626 (ARS $3,826) | ARS $3,182 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,808 (ARS $11,052) | ARS $6,068 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 469 (ARS $2,868) | ARS $1,591 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 151 (ARS $922) | ARS $889 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 255 (ARS $1,560) | ARS $1,422 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 144 (ARS $881) | ARS $821 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 162 (ARS $990) | ARS $708 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 848 (ARS $5,182) | ARS $3,198 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,396 (ARS $8,529) | ARS $7,822 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 619 (ARS $3,784) | ARS $3,383 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,731 (ARS $16,693) | ARS $13,573 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,538 (ARS $21,626) | ARS $15,418 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 475 (ARS $2,903) | ARS $2,850 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 219 (ARS $1,337) | ARS $1,513 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 189 (ARS $1,158) | ARS $1,105 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,938 (ARS $140,188) | ARS $347,640 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (ARS $57) | ARS $59 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,561 (ARS $21,765) | ARS $9,148 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 284 (ARS $1,737) | ARS $983 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,237 prices entered by 1,084 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 17% more expensive than in Argentina
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