Cost of living in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 20% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan)
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Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 60% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Santiago de los Caballeros | Osh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 405 (613 som) | 384 som | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 433 (657 som) | 176 som | + 273% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 119 (180 som) | 132 som | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 66 (101 som) | 55 som | + 84% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 96 (146 som) | 105 som | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 63 (96 som) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 228 (346 som) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 121 (184 som) | 42 som | + 333% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 61 (92 som) | 35 som | + 161% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 104 (158 som) | 65 som | + 144% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 795 (1,205 som) | 580 som | + 108% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 69 (104 som) | 80 som | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 31 (46 som) | - | - | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 7% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Santiago de los Caballeros | Osh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 37,345 (56,576 som) | 41,191 som | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,712 (29,863 som) | 22,356 som | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 5,289 (8,013 som) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 18,743 (28,394 som) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 10,870 (16,468 som) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 3,406 (5,161 som) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,319 (1,998 som) | 1,615 som | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 25,016 (37,898 som) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,317 (9,570 som) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 355 (537 som) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 349 (529 som) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 17% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Santiago de los Caballeros | Osh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,614 (3,960 som) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,109 (3,195 som) | 2,000 som | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,344 (6,581 som) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,555 (5,386 som) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 15% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Santiago de los Caballeros | Osh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 746,658 (1,131,162 som) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 81 (122 som) | 41 som | + 195% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,912 (2,896 som) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 575 (871 som) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Santiago de los Caballeros | Osh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 305 (462 som) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 350 (530 som) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,741 (2,638 som) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 537 (813 som) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 154 (234 som) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 235 (356 som) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 146 (222 som) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 120 (182 som) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 558 (846 som) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Santiago de los Caballeros | Osh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 993 (1,504 som) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 524 (794 som) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,546 (2,342 som) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,677 (4,056 som) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 306 (463 som) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 131 (198 som) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 149 (225 som) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 25,876 (39,201 som) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 5.51 (8 som) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,325 (3,523 som) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 243 (367 som) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 20% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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