Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 19% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]3,400 | ARS $ [BM]2,527 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]1,967 | ARS $ [BM]2,658 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]654 | ARS $ [BM]834 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]262 | ARS $ [BM]453 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]604 | ARS $ [BM]676 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]379 | ARS $ [BM]471 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]1,121 | ARS $ [BM]1,395 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]615 | ARS $ [BM]859 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]295 | ARS $ [BM]461 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]384 | ARS $ [BM]714 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]1,383 | ARS $ [BM]5,009 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]508 | ARS $ [BM]518 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]227 | ARS $ [BM]282 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 31% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]186,326 | ARS $ [BM]250,075 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]117,503 | ARS $ [BM]138,629 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]11,407 | ARS $ [BM]55,782 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]157,542 | ARS $ [BM]132,334 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]86,736 | ARS $ [BM]70,846 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]15,495 | ARS $ [BM]16,879 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]4,235 | ARS $ [BM]11,403 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]91,715 | ARS $ [BM]201,206 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]38,204 | ARS $ [BM]39,195 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]1,554 | ARS $ [BM]2,635 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]897 | ARS $ [BM]1,510 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 8% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]28,426 | ARS $ [BM]18,511 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]12,486 | ARS $ [BM]14,578 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]35,338 | ARS $ [BM]29,260 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]33,253 | ARS $ [BM]24,648 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]5,526,170 | ARS $ [BM]6,163,294 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]215 | ARS $ [BM]564 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]2,496 | ARS $ [BM]16,371 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]1,799 | ARS $ [BM]7,468 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 55% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]893 | ARS $ [BM]2,207 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]1,483 | ARS $ [BM]3,714 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]2,802 | ARS $ [BM]12,192 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]854 | ARS $ [BM]2,647 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]541 | ARS $ [BM]1,286 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]804 | ARS $ [BM]1,476 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]604 | ARS $ [BM]795 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]445 | ARS $ [BM]816 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]1,702 | ARS $ [BM]3,130 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]6,152 | ARS $ [BM]6,600 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]2,403 | ARS $ [BM]3,269 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]9,728 | ARS $ [BM]11,884 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]7,268 | ARS $ [BM]18,051 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]1,992 | ARS $ [BM]1,676 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]792 | ARS $ [BM]673 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]816 | ARS $ [BM]1,019 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]432,030 | ARS $ [BM]201,386 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]57 | ARS $ [BM]58 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]8,931 | ARS $ [BM]15,432 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]763 | ARS $ [BM]1,030 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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