Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 11% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% more expensive 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]24,086 | ARS $ [BM]10,460 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]13,192 | ARS $ [BM]13,456 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]4,433 | ARS $ [BM]4,219 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]1,669 | ARS $ [BM]2,226 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]3,532 | ARS $ [BM]3,293 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]3,106 | ARS $ [BM]2,252 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]9,056 | ARS $ [BM]7,954 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]2,403 | ARS $ [BM]4,108 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]1,257 | ARS $ [BM]2,236 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]1,768 | ARS $ [BM]3,676 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]7,165 | ARS $ [BM]25,435 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]3,006 | ARS $ [BM]2,372 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]1,348 | ARS $ [BM]1,146 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 9% 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]1,259,480 | ARS $ [BM]1,423,899 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]974,573 | ARS $ [BM]649,628 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]156,157 | ARS $ [BM]126,813 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]599,428 | ARS $ [BM]666,793 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]384,365 | ARS $ [BM]349,046 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]57,935 | ARS $ [BM]81,637 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]27,085 | ARS $ [BM]45,992 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]419,422 | ARS $ [BM]837,969 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]278,114 | ARS $ [BM]161,134 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]8,668 | ARS $ [BM]11,114 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]5,960 | ARS $ [BM]7,003 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 66% 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]142,409 | ARS $ [BM]83,427 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]119,580 | ARS $ [BM]67,307 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]146,373 | ARS $ [BM]138,658 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]196,692 | ARS $ [BM]113,475 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation 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 | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]26,135,500 | ARS $ [BM]25,955,522 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]1,233 | ARS $ [BM]2,224 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]26,725 | ARS $ [BM]99,188 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]22,316 | ARS $ [BM]18,327 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 30% 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]7,680 | ARS $ [BM]9,741 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]14,852 | ARS $ [BM]13,360 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]27,143 | ARS $ [BM]55,584 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]4,136 | ARS $ [BM]17,125 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]3,094 | ARS $ [BM]4,928 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]4,907 | ARS $ [BM]7,506 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]4,238 | ARS $ [BM]5,573 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]2,955 | ARS $ [BM]3,840 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]13,053 | ARS $ [BM]17,818 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 55% more expensive than 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]48,750 | ARS $ [BM]31,696 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]16,891 | ARS $ [BM]16,723 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]104,204 | ARS $ [BM]49,349 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]82,264 | ARS $ [BM]85,455 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]11,134 | ARS $ [BM]9,759 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]6,161 | ARS $ [BM]3,857 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]3,945 | ARS $ [BM]4,744 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]1,687,110 | ARS $ [BM]825,898 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]626 | ARS $ [BM]176 | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]40,861 | ARS $ [BM]69,708 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]3,502 | ARS $ [BM]7,741 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,724 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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