Cost of living in Pune (India) is 33% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Pune (India) is 28% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Pune | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨362 (RD$ 239) | RD$ 337 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨344 (RD$ 227) | RD$ 354 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨131 (RD$ 86) | RD$ 111 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨65 (RD$ 43) | RD$ 60 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (RD$ 55) | RD$ 90 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (RD$ 28) | RD$ 63 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨230 (RD$ 152) | RD$ 186 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (RD$ 112) | RD$ 115 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨33 (RD$ 22) | RD$ 61 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨167 (RD$ 110) | RD$ 108 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨751 (RD$ 496) | RD$ 715 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (RD$ 51) | RD$ 71 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (RD$ 26) | RD$ 42 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Pune (India) is 25% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Pune | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨38,712 (RD$ 25,577) | RD$ 35,028 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨25,323 (RD$ 16,731) | RD$ 19,616 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨10,551 (RD$ 6,971) | RD$ 7,400 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,395 (RD$ 13,475) | RD$ 17,501 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,870 (RD$ 8,503) | RD$ 10,615 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,655 (RD$ 3,075) | RD$ 2,067 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨701 (RD$ 463) | RD$ 1,520 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,037 (RD$ 19,184) | RD$ 26,816 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,266 (RD$ 9,426) | RD$ 5,224 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨468 (RD$ 309) | RD$ 351 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨367 (RD$ 242) | RD$ 208 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Pune (India) is 18% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Pune | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,554 (RD$ 1,687) | RD$ 2,467 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,715 (RD$ 1,794) | RD$ 1,943 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,069 (RD$ 2,688) | RD$ 3,900 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,061 (RD$ 2,023) | RD$ 3,285 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Pune (India) is 43% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Pune | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,003,270 (RD$ 1,323,557) | RD$ 821,416 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨110 (RD$ 73) | RD$ 77 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨990 (RD$ 654) | RD$ 2,506 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨240 (RD$ 159) | RD$ 914 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Pune (India) is 46% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Pune | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨124 (RD$ 82) | RD$ 294 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨262 (RD$ 173) | RD$ 495 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨786 (RD$ 519) | RD$ 1,625 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨250 (RD$ 165) | RD$ 353 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨155 (RD$ 103) | RD$ 171 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨245 (RD$ 162) | RD$ 197 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨159 (RD$ 105) | RD$ 106 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨82 (RD$ 54) | RD$ 109 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨279 (RD$ 184) | RD$ 417 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Pune (India) is 28% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Pune | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,300 (RD$ 859) | RD$ 880 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨601 (RD$ 397) | RD$ 436 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,210 (RD$ 799) | RD$ 1,584 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,392 (RD$ 920) | RD$ 2,406 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨570 (RD$ 377) | RD$ 223 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨172 (RD$ 113) | RD$ 90 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨210 (RD$ 139) | RD$ 136 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨51,944 (RD$ 34,319) | RD$ 26,840 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.20 (RD$ 0.79) | RD$ 8 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,593 (RD$ 1,052) | RD$ 2,057 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨319 (RD$ 211) | RD$ 137 | + 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 760 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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