Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 33% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden)
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 32% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | ||||
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Santo Domingo | Gothenburg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 623 (112 kr) | 139 kr | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 439 (79 kr) | 108 kr | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 200 (36 kr) | 69 kr | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 73 (13 kr) | 15 kr | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 123 (22 kr) | 44 kr | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 90 (16 kr) | 47 kr | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 261 (47 kr) | 67 kr | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 142 (26 kr) | 36 kr | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (13 kr) | 14 kr | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 129 (23 kr) | 22 kr | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 757 (135 kr) | 113 kr | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 84 (15 kr) | 22 kr | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 48 (9 kr) | 17 kr | - 51% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 43% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | ||||
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Santo Domingo | Gothenburg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 61,201 (10,960 kr) | 14,082 kr | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 29,069 (5,206 kr) | 10,908 kr | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,326 (775 kr) | 3,440 kr | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 32,623 (5,842 kr) | 10,379 kr | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 14,102 (2,526 kr) | 7,216 kr | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,061 (369 kr) | 2,177 kr | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,480 (265 kr) | 200 kr | + 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 30,801 (5,516 kr) | 4,868 kr | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 7,266 (1,301 kr) | 1,761 kr | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 417 (75 kr) | 82 kr | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 964 (173 kr) | 361 kr | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 41% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | ||||
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Santo Domingo | Gothenburg | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,277 (587 kr) | 935 kr | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,407 (252 kr) | 550 kr | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,220 (935 kr) | 1,185 kr | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 6,868 (1,230 kr) | 1,539 kr | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 31% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | ||||
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Santo Domingo | Gothenburg | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,115,140 (199,709 kr) | 309,678 kr | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 76 (14 kr) | 19 kr | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,146 (563 kr) | 829 kr | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 986 (177 kr) | 212 kr | - 17% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 18% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | ||||
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Santo Domingo | Gothenburg | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 277 (50 kr) | 43 kr | + 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 369 (66 kr) | 108 kr | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,351 (421 kr) | 509 kr | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 315 (56 kr) | 38 kr | + 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 155 (28 kr) | 35 kr | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 288 (52 kr) | 34 kr | + 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 125 (22 kr) | 31 kr | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 166 (30 kr) | 22 kr | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 716 (128 kr) | 307 kr | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 23% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | ||||
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Santo Domingo | Gothenburg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,355 (243 kr) | 468 kr | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 755 (135 kr) | 329 kr | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,755 (493 kr) | 819 kr | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,697 (662 kr) | 997 kr | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 513 (92 kr) | 164 kr | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 240 (43 kr) | 48 kr | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 170 (30 kr) | 68 kr | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 28,845 (5,166 kr) | 5,881 kr | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (2.75 kr) | 2.29 kr | + 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,067 (549 kr) | 390 kr | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 257 (46 kr) | 68 kr | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 806 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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