Cost of living in Argentina compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,558 (RD$ 746) | RD$ 483 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,018 (RD$ 494) | RD$ 401 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $992 (RD$ 162) | RD$ 197 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 (RD$ 64) | RD$ 70 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $977 (RD$ 160) | RD$ 114 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $639 (RD$ 105) | RD$ 80 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,471 (RD$ 241) | RD$ 255 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (RD$ 106) | RD$ 162 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (RD$ 69) | RD$ 88 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (RD$ 78) | RD$ 157 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (RD$ 333) | RD$ 750 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $731 (RD$ 120) | RD$ 78 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $257 (RD$ 42) | RD$ 48 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $233,401 (RD$ 38,190) | RD$ 52,795 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (RD$ 24,126) | RD$ 24,788 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (RD$ 3,027) | RD$ 3,841 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (RD$ 26,301) | RD$ 24,946 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (RD$ 19,512) | RD$ 13,799 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (RD$ 2,672) | RD$ 1,751 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,663 (RD$ 763) | RD$ 1,625 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (RD$ 20,960) | RD$ 24,655 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (RD$ 12,344) | RD$ 7,267 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,775 (RD$ 290) | RD$ 316 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (RD$ 302) | RD$ 1,285 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 36% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,121 (RD$ 4,601) | RD$ 2,888 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (RD$ 2,726) | RD$ 2,085 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,183 (RD$ 6,902) | RD$ 5,310 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (RD$ 6,288) | RD$ 5,295 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,326,990 (RD$ 1,362,501) | RD$ 878,116 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $288 (RD$ 47) | RD$ 100 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,650 (RD$ 1,415) | RD$ 2,698 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (RD$ 314) | RD$ 346 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (RD$ 521) | RD$ 626 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (RD$ 993) | RD$ 1,808 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,591 (RD$ 260) | RD$ 469 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (RD$ 145) | RD$ 151 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (RD$ 233) | RD$ 255 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (RD$ 134) | RD$ 144 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (RD$ 116) | RD$ 162 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (RD$ 523) | RD$ 848 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (RD$ 1,280) | RD$ 1,396 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (RD$ 554) | RD$ 619 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (RD$ 2,221) | RD$ 2,731 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (RD$ 2,523) | RD$ 3,538 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (RD$ 466) | RD$ 475 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (RD$ 248) | RD$ 219 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (RD$ 181) | RD$ 189 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (RD$ 56,882) | RD$ 22,938 | + 148% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (RD$ 10) | RD$ 9 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (RD$ 1,497) | RD$ 3,561 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (RD$ 161) | RD$ 284 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,187 prices entered by 1,086 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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