- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Santo Domingo
- Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 40% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 53% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 552 ($10) | $30 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 372 ($7) | $18 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 182 ($3.33) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 ($1.25) | $3.13 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 158 ($2.88) | $5.82 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 ($1.36) | $7 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 217 ($3.95) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 157 ($2.87) | $4.63 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 ($1.59) | $2.88 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 143 ($2.60) | $5.28 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 684 ($12) | $23 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 73 ($1.32) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 97 ($1.77) | $3.84 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 55% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 76,782 ($1,402) | $2,946 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 34,793 ($635) | $1,482 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,228 ($77) | $548 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 43,319 ($791) | $1,663 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 23,539 ($430) | $800 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,123 ($39) | $162 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,257 ($41) | $98 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 26,749 ($488) | $674 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 7,065 ($129) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 238 ($4.34) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 309 ($5.64) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 9% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,156 ($58) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,214 ($40) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,301 ($97) | $177 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,667 ($103) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 5% more expensive than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 ($36,333) | $14,541 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 98 ($1.79) | $2.63 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 4,586 ($84) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 886 ($16) | $27 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 53% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 420 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 468 ($9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,794 ($33) | $133 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 369 ($7) | $13 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 128 ($2.35) | $9 | - 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 247 ($4.51) | $9 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 127 ($2.31) | $3.98 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 ($3.10) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 851 ($16) | $15 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 34% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Santo Domingo | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,911 ($35) | $58 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 985 ($18) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,397 ($44) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,605 ($66) | $145 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 522 ($10) | $15 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 264 ($4.82) | $9 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 240 ($4.38) | $7 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 38,239 ($698) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 ($0.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,533 ($64) | $117 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 152 ($2.78) | $7 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 661 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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