Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic vs Wa, Ghana
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Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 26% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 555 (GH₵56) | GH₵9 | + 525% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 316 (GH₵32) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 118 (GH₵12) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 60 (GH₵6) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 (GH₵9) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 62 (GH₵6) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 217 (GH₵22) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 136 (GH₵14) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (GH₵7) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 81 (GH₵8) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 743 (GH₵75) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (GH₵7) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 34 (GH₵3.45) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 41,051 (GH₵4,160) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,178 (GH₵1,943) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,124 (GH₵418) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,239 (GH₵2,557) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,536 (GH₵1,270) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,516 (GH₵255) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,393 (GH₵141) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,273 (GH₵2,358) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,666 (GH₵675) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 232 (GH₵24) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 185 (GH₵19) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,232 (GH₵226) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,954 (GH₵198) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,347 (GH₵339) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,078 (GH₵413) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 867,815 (GH₵87,933) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 (GH₵5.84) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,751 (GH₵177) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 640 (GH₵65) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 369 (GH₵37) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 (GH₵35) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,836 (GH₵186) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 406 (GH₵41) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 147 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 245 (GH₵25) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 102 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 142 (GH₵14) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 586 (GH₵59) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 600 (GH₵61) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 495 (GH₵50) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,290 (GH₵232) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,478 (GH₵251) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 428 (GH₵43) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 186 (GH₵19) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 129 (GH₵13) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 39,384 (GH₵3,991) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (GH₵0.94) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,477 (GH₵150) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 244 (GH₵25) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 26% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵13,836 (RD$ 136,547) in Santo Domingo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵11,000 in Wa.
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