Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic vs Whangarei, New Zealand
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 45% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 555 (NZ$14) | NZ$19 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 316 (NZ$8) | NZ$11 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 118 (NZ$2.89) | NZ$6 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 60 (NZ$1.48) | NZ$1.92 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 (NZ$2.10) | NZ$6 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 62 (NZ$1.53) | NZ$4.83 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 217 (NZ$5.34) | NZ$9 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 136 (NZ$3.35) | NZ$3.93 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (NZ$1.71) | NZ$3.71 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 81 (NZ$1.98) | NZ$4.19 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 743 (NZ$18) | NZ$19 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (NZ$1.74) | NZ$3.00 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 34 (NZ$0.84) | NZ$2.80 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 55% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 41,051 (NZ$1,010) | NZ$1,742 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,178 (NZ$472) | NZ$1,441 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,124 (NZ$101) | NZ$248 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,239 (NZ$621) | NZ$1,281 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,536 (NZ$308) | NZ$1,046 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,516 (NZ$62) | NZ$222 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,393 (NZ$34) | NZ$68 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,273 (NZ$572) | NZ$676 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,666 (NZ$164) | NZ$244 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 232 (NZ$5.72) | NZ$10 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 185 (NZ$4.54) | NZ$20 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 29% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,232 (NZ$55) | NZ$112 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,954 (NZ$48) | NZ$54 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,347 (NZ$82) | NZ$143 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,078 (NZ$100) | NZ$154 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 40% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 867,815 (NZ$21,343) | NZ$35,100 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 (NZ$1.42) | NZ$2.11 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,751 (NZ$43) | NZ$80 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 640 (NZ$16) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 20% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 369 (NZ$9) | NZ$13 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 (NZ$8) | NZ$22 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,836 (NZ$45) | NZ$40 | + 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 406 (NZ$10) | NZ$10 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 147 (NZ$3.61) | NZ$4.25 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 245 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 102 (NZ$2.50) | NZ$2.28 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 142 (NZ$3.49) | NZ$3.03 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 586 (NZ$14) | NZ$27 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 58% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 600 (NZ$15) | NZ$41 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 495 (NZ$12) | NZ$29 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,290 (NZ$56) | NZ$65 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,478 (NZ$61) | NZ$90 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 428 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 186 (NZ$4.59) | NZ$4.91 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 129 (NZ$3.18) | NZ$8 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 39,384 (NZ$969) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (NZ$0.23) | NZ$1.32 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,477 (NZ$36) | NZ$67 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 244 (NZ$6.00) | NZ$25 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 48% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$5,500 in Whangarei you would need to make just about NZ$2,885 (RD$ 117,308) in Santo Domingo.
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