Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 20% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 13% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 zł (RD$ 456) | RD$ 337 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (RD$ 349) | RD$ 354 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (RD$ 165) | RD$ 111 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85 zł (RD$ 49) | RD$ 60 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (RD$ 178) | RD$ 90 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (RD$ 136) | RD$ 63 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (RD$ 219) | RD$ 186 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 zł (RD$ 51) | RD$ 115 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (RD$ 44) | RD$ 61 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (RD$ 52) | RD$ 95 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (RD$ 398) | RD$ 668 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (RD$ 101) | RD$ 69 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 zł (RD$ 51) | RD$ 38 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 95% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,052 zł (RD$ 90,171) | RD$ 33,329 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,983 zł (RD$ 63,720) | RD$ 18,476 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 731 zł (RD$ 9,347) | RD$ 7,434 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,622 zł (RD$ 46,316) | RD$ 17,637 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,826 zł (RD$ 36,137) | RD$ 9,442 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 441 zł (RD$ 5,635) | RD$ 2,250 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 zł (RD$ 744) | RD$ 1,520 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,868 zł (RD$ 23,884) | RD$ 26,816 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (RD$ 6,086) | RD$ 5,224 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (RD$ 452) | RD$ 351 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (RD$ 351) | RD$ 201 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 20% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 zł (RD$ 4,427) | RD$ 2,467 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (RD$ 1,877) | RD$ 1,943 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 zł (RD$ 4,397) | RD$ 3,900 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (RD$ 5,340) | RD$ 3,285 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 10% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (RD$ 1,330,264) | RD$ 821,416 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (RD$ 92) | RD$ 75 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (RD$ 1,409) | RD$ 2,182 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (RD$ 436) | RD$ 995 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 8% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (RD$ 235) | RD$ 294 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (RD$ 434) | RD$ 495 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (RD$ 1,760) | RD$ 1,625 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (RD$ 210) | RD$ 353 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (RD$ 154) | RD$ 171 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (RD$ 168) | RD$ 197 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (RD$ 77) | RD$ 106 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (RD$ 109) | RD$ 109 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (RD$ 799) | RD$ 417 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 9% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117 zł (RD$ 1,499) | RD$ 880 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (RD$ 753) | RD$ 436 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (RD$ 2,824) | RD$ 1,584 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (RD$ 2,279) | RD$ 2,406 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (RD$ 398) | RD$ 223 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (RD$ 204) | RD$ 90 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (RD$ 158) | RD$ 136 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (RD$ 30,999) | RD$ 26,840 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (RD$ 3.96) | RD$ 8 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 147 zł (RD$ 1,874) | RD$ 2,057 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (RD$ 225) | RD$ 137 | + 64% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 572 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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