Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic vs Wollongong, Australia
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 44% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 555 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 316 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 118 (AU$2.67) | AU$5.33 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 60 (AU$1.37) | AU$1.27 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 (AU$1.94) | AU$5.50 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 62 (AU$1.41) | AU$5.43 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 217 (AU$4.93) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 136 (AU$3.10) | AU$3.83 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (AU$1.58) | AU$3.15 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 81 (AU$1.83) | AU$4.63 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 743 (AU$17) | AU$16 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (AU$1.61) | AU$3.04 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 34 (AU$0.77) | AU$2.11 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 65% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 41,051 (AU$933) | AU$2,503 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,178 (AU$436) | AU$1,686 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,124 (AU$94) | AU$222 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,239 (AU$574) | AU$1,936 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,536 (AU$285) | AU$1,253 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,516 (AU$57) | AU$190 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,393 (AU$32) | AU$52 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,273 (AU$529) | AU$607 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,666 (AU$151) | AU$202 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 232 (AU$5.28) | AU$10 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 185 (AU$4.20) | AU$28 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 46% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,232 (AU$51) | AU$106 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,954 (AU$44) | AU$82 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,347 (AU$76) | AU$154 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,078 (AU$93) | AU$132 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 42% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 867,815 (AU$19,723) | AU$26,857 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 58 (AU$1.31) | AU$1.42 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,751 (AU$40) | AU$82 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 640 (AU$15) | AU$36 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 34% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 369 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 (AU$8) | AU$25 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,836 (AU$42) | AU$64 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 406 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 147 (AU$3.34) | AU$4.88 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 245 (AU$5.57) | AU$5.71 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 102 (AU$2.31) | AU$3.52 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 142 (AU$3.22) | AU$3.34 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 586 (AU$13) | AU$27 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 49% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 600 (AU$14) | AU$45 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 495 (AU$11) | AU$31 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,290 (AU$52) | AU$237 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,478 (AU$56) | AU$101 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 428 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 186 (AU$4.24) | AU$4.32 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 129 (AU$2.94) | AU$7 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 39,384 (AU$895) | AU$575 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (AU$0.21) | AU$0.65 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,477 (AU$34) | AU$57 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 244 (AU$5.54) | AU$19 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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