Cost of living in San Juan (Argentina) is 11% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in San Juan (Argentina) is 41% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,992 (RD$ 1,070) | RD$ 337 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,109 (RD$ 297) | RD$ 354 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $549 (RD$ 147) | RD$ 111 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $324 (RD$ 87) | RD$ 60 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $383 (RD$ 103) | RD$ 90 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $281 (RD$ 75) | RD$ 63 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $684 (RD$ 183) | RD$ 186 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $424 (RD$ 114) | RD$ 115 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $236 (RD$ 63) | RD$ 61 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $262 (RD$ 70) | RD$ 95 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $945 (RD$ 253) | RD$ 668 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $541 (RD$ 145) | RD$ 69 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $115 (RD$ 31) | RD$ 38 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Argentina) is about the same as in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $153,483 (RD$ 41,146) | RD$ 33,329 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $86,125 (RD$ 23,089) | RD$ 18,476 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,234 (RD$ 2,744) | RD$ 7,434 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $74,811 (RD$ 20,055) | RD$ 17,637 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $44,718 (RD$ 11,988) | RD$ 9,442 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,182 (RD$ 853) | RD$ 2,250 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,118 (RD$ 836) | RD$ 1,520 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $67,266 (RD$ 18,033) | RD$ 26,816 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $61,606 (RD$ 16,516) | RD$ 5,224 | + 216% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,166 (RD$ 312) | RD$ 351 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $714 (RD$ 191) | RD$ 201 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Argentina) is 4% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| San Juan | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $5,472 (RD$ 1,467) | RD$ 2,467 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $4,778 (RD$ 1,281) | RD$ 1,943 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $25,559 (RD$ 6,852) | RD$ 3,900 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $30,909 (RD$ 8,286) | RD$ 3,285 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| San Juan | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,380,880 (RD$ 638,272) | RD$ 821,416 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $187 (RD$ 50) | RD$ 75 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,512 (RD$ 942) | RD$ 2,182 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $988 (RD$ 265) | RD$ 995 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Argentina) is 14% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| San Juan | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,049 (RD$ 281) | RD$ 294 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,207 (RD$ 592) | RD$ 495 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,883 (RD$ 773) | RD$ 1,625 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $485 (RD$ 130) | RD$ 353 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $263 (RD$ 71) | RD$ 171 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $746 (RD$ 200) | RD$ 197 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $550 (RD$ 147) | RD$ 106 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $344 (RD$ 92) | RD$ 109 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,351 (RD$ 630) | RD$ 417 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Argentina) is about the same as in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,925 (RD$ 1,052) | RD$ 880 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,840 (RD$ 493) | RD$ 436 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,972 (RD$ 797) | RD$ 1,584 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,491 (RD$ 1,204) | RD$ 2,406 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,024 (RD$ 275) | RD$ 223 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $388 (RD$ 104) | RD$ 90 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $492 (RD$ 132) | RD$ 136 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $74,161 (RD$ 19,881) | RD$ 26,840 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $57 (RD$ 15) | RD$ 8 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,711 (RD$ 1,263) | RD$ 2,057 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $562 (RD$ 151) | RD$ 137 | + 10% | |
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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 342 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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