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Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 143% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic)
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| Food | + 149% | |||
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| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (RD$ 1,082) | RD$ 354 | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (RD$ 522) | RD$ 367 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (RD$ 380) | RD$ 102 | + 272% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (RD$ 68) | RD$ 61 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.12 (RD$ 225) | RD$ 96 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.74 (RD$ 313) | RD$ 63 | + 395% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (RD$ 379) | RD$ 176 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.90 (RD$ 267) | RD$ 117 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.10 (RD$ 169) | RD$ 62 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (RD$ 154) | RD$ 106 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (RD$ 842) | RD$ 725 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.80 (RD$ 207) | RD$ 68 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.60 (RD$ 197) | RD$ 31 | + 531% | |
| Housing | + 344% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 344% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,889 (RD$ 157,617) | RD$ 35,098 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,153 (RD$ 117,453) | RD$ 19,622 | + 499% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $220 (RD$ 12,002) | RD$ 2,784 | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,140 (RD$ 116,791) | RD$ 17,506 | + 567% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,467 (RD$ 80,057) | RD$ 10,591 | + 656% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $140 (RD$ 7,658) | RD$ 1,774 | + 332% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (RD$ 3,591) | RD$ 1,454 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $262 (RD$ 14,309) | RD$ 22,009 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 (RD$ 4,568) | RD$ 5,053 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (RD$ 629) | RD$ 369 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (RD$ 1,476) | RD$ 347 | + 325% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (RD$ 2,733) | RD$ 2,638 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (RD$ 2,123) | RD$ 2,161 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (RD$ 4,828) | RD$ 4,126 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $128 (RD$ 7,010) | RD$ 3,176 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,323 (RD$ 1,599,926) | RD$ 748,722 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (RD$ 55) | RD$ 81 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (RD$ 5,241) | RD$ 2,517 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (RD$ 1,628) | RD$ 598 | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (RD$ 423) | RD$ 278 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (RD$ 1,029) | RD$ 309 | + 233% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $80 (RD$ 4,387) | RD$ 1,368 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (RD$ 442) | RD$ 292 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.19 (RD$ 174) | RD$ 161 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (RD$ 301) | RD$ 208 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.21 (RD$ 230) | RD$ 131 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (RD$ 102) | RD$ 108 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (RD$ 1,945) | RD$ 479 | + 306% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (RD$ 3,205) | RD$ 724 | + 342% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (RD$ 1,470) | RD$ 407 | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $231 (RD$ 12,583) | RD$ 1,432 | + 779% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (RD$ 4,003) | RD$ 2,610 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (RD$ 804) | RD$ 273 | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.60 (RD$ 251) | RD$ 111 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (RD$ 344) | RD$ 131 | + 163% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $313 (RD$ 17,060) | RD$ 25,716 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (RD$ 10) | RD$ 6 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (RD$ 2,858) | RD$ 1,698 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (RD$ 645) | RD$ 188 | + 243% | |
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TOTAL | + 143% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 417 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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