Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 92% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic)
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| Food | + 74% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 74% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 133 kr (RD$ 672) | RD$ 337 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 92 kr (RD$ 466) | RD$ 354 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (RD$ 325) | RD$ 111 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (RD$ 79) | RD$ 60 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (RD$ 201) | RD$ 90 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 kr (RD$ 208) | RD$ 63 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (RD$ 274) | RD$ 186 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (RD$ 157) | RD$ 115 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (RD$ 75) | RD$ 61 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (RD$ 102) | RD$ 108 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115 kr (RD$ 584) | RD$ 715 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (RD$ 119) | RD$ 71 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 kr (RD$ 140) | RD$ 42 | + 231% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 175% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,058 kr (RD$ 116,881) | RD$ 35,028 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,567 kr (RD$ 83,978) | RD$ 19,616 | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (RD$ 5,940) | RD$ 7,400 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,503 kr (RD$ 73,516) | RD$ 17,501 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,876 kr (RD$ 55,131) | RD$ 10,615 | + 419% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (RD$ 2,942) | RD$ 2,067 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (RD$ 1,379) | RD$ 1,520 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (RD$ 18,780) | RD$ 26,816 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (RD$ 5,080) | RD$ 5,224 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr (RD$ 369) | RD$ 351 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 249 kr (RD$ 1,264) | RD$ 208 | + 508% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 34% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 911 kr (RD$ 4,619) | RD$ 2,467 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 411 kr (RD$ 2,081) | RD$ 1,943 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,016 kr (RD$ 5,152) | RD$ 3,900 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,328 kr (RD$ 6,729) | RD$ 3,285 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 88% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 277,615 kr (RD$ 1,407,260) | RD$ 821,416 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (RD$ 110) | RD$ 77 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 967 kr (RD$ 4,904) | RD$ 2,506 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 295 kr (RD$ 1,495) | RD$ 509 | + 194% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (RD$ 299) | RD$ 294 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (RD$ 467) | RD$ 495 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 231 kr (RD$ 1,170) | RD$ 1,625 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (RD$ 183) | RD$ 353 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (RD$ 186) | RD$ 171 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (RD$ 175) | RD$ 197 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (RD$ 107) | RD$ 106 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (RD$ 122) | RD$ 109 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 347 kr (RD$ 1,759) | RD$ 417 | + 322% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 79% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 640 kr (RD$ 3,244) | RD$ 880 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 294 kr (RD$ 1,490) | RD$ 436 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (RD$ 4,039) | RD$ 1,584 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 876 kr (RD$ 4,439) | RD$ 2,406 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 132 kr (RD$ 669) | RD$ 223 | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (RD$ 206) | RD$ 90 | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (RD$ 359) | RD$ 136 | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,471 kr (RD$ 27,733) | RD$ 26,840 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 kr (RD$ 7) | RD$ 8 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 452 kr (RD$ 2,291) | RD$ 2,057 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (RD$ 325) | RD$ 137 | + 137% | |
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TOTAL | + 92% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 276 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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