Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is 25% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 36% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64元 (RD$ 508) | RD$ 337 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (RD$ 289) | RD$ 354 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19元 (RD$ 153) | RD$ 111 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (RD$ 138) | RD$ 60 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (RD$ 144) | RD$ 90 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 63 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77元 (RD$ 614) | RD$ 186 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (RD$ 121) | RD$ 115 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (RD$ 71) | RD$ 61 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.59元 (RD$ 44) | RD$ 95 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 (RD$ 841) | RD$ 668 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11元 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 69 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (RD$ 94) | RD$ 38 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 82% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,022元 (RD$ 87,546) | RD$ 33,329 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,664元 (RD$ 52,927) | RD$ 18,476 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 573元 (RD$ 4,553) | RD$ 7,434 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,468元 (RD$ 51,376) | RD$ 17,637 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,024元 (RD$ 31,963) | RD$ 9,442 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310元 (RD$ 2,460) | RD$ 2,250 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (RD$ 839) | RD$ 1,520 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,226元 (RD$ 17,677) | RD$ 26,816 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (RD$ 4,528) | RD$ 5,224 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41元 (RD$ 325) | RD$ 351 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63元 (RD$ 503) | RD$ 201 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 19% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 508元 (RD$ 4,033) | RD$ 2,467 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 238元 (RD$ 1,893) | RD$ 1,943 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569元 (RD$ 4,522) | RD$ 3,900 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 709元 (RD$ 5,635) | RD$ 3,285 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 22% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,546元 (RD$ 1,306,935) | RD$ 821,416 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (RD$ 58) | RD$ 75 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 164元 (RD$ 1,306) | RD$ 2,182 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43元 (RD$ 344) | RD$ 995 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 33% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (RD$ 206) | RD$ 294 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (RD$ 273) | RD$ 495 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 429元 (RD$ 3,405) | RD$ 1,625 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42元 (RD$ 330) | RD$ 353 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (RD$ 346) | RD$ 171 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (RD$ 303) | RD$ 197 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (RD$ 103) | RD$ 106 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (RD$ 99) | RD$ 109 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 79元 (RD$ 626) | RD$ 417 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 42% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (RD$ 1,971) | RD$ 880 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 102元 (RD$ 808) | RD$ 436 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 595元 (RD$ 4,724) | RD$ 1,584 | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 584元 (RD$ 4,636) | RD$ 2,406 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63元 (RD$ 497) | RD$ 223 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (RD$ 253) | RD$ 90 | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40元 (RD$ 315) | RD$ 136 | + 132% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,030元 (RD$ 24,063) | RD$ 26,840 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59元 (RD$ 4.65) | RD$ 8 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270元 (RD$ 2,142) | RD$ 2,057 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (RD$ 177) | RD$ 137 | + 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 92 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 122,965 (15,482元) in Shenzhen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 98,000 in Santiago de los Caballeros.
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