Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Argentina
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 10% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 546 (ARS $2,352) | ARS $3,803 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 374 (ARS $1,612) | ARS $2,299 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (ARS $718) | ARS $730 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (ARS $291) | ARS $279 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 120 (ARS $518) | ARS $679 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (ARS $321) | ARS $503 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 224 (ARS $965) | ARS $989 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (ARS $684) | ARS $573 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (ARS $375) | ARS $270 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 132 (ARS $569) | ARS $361 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,105 (ARS $4,761) | ARS $1,686 | + 182% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (ARS $305) | ARS $543 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 53 (ARS $227) | ARS $197 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 43% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 44,498 (ARS $191,748) | ARS $133,385 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,268 (ARS $108,881) | ARS $87,412 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,254 (ARS $14,022) | ARS $13,707 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 37,110 (ARS $159,909) | ARS $95,471 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,257 (ARS $70,051) | ARS $60,867 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,134 (ARS $9,194) | ARS $9,364 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,265 (ARS $9,761) | ARS $4,528 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,009 (ARS $99,150) | ARS $97,994 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,748 (ARS $24,770) | ARS $52,360 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 268 (ARS $1,153) | ARS $1,271 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 316 (ARS $1,363) | ARS $934 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 25% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,241 (ARS $13,965) | ARS $21,065 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,258 (ARS $9,729) | ARS $12,060 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,192 (ARS $22,372) | ARS $36,211 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,795 (ARS $24,971) | ARS $29,114 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 117% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (ARS $8,576,251) | ARS $6,446,280 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 105 (ARS $450) | ARS $239 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,354 (ARS $14,452) | ARS $3,679 | + 293% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 14% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (ARS $1,666) | ARS $1,469 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 413 (ARS $1,780) | ARS $2,144 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,997 (ARS $8,604) | ARS $4,111 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 394 (ARS $1,698) | ARS $1,092 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 119 (ARS $513) | ARS $648 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 271 (ARS $1,168) | ARS $726 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (ARS $530) | ARS $579 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (ARS $733) | ARS $533 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 720 (ARS $3,104) | ARS $1,967 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,442 (ARS $6,215) | ARS $5,471 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 611 (ARS $2,635) | ARS $2,663 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,426 (ARS $10,455) | ARS $9,470 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,765 (ARS $16,224) | ARS $8,954 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 427 (ARS $1,839) | ARS $1,717 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 268 (ARS $1,153) | ARS $1,050 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 207 (ARS $891) | ARS $747 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,115 (ARS $95,294) | ARS $288,734 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (ARS $64) | ARS $83 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,689 (ARS $15,898) | ARS $6,783 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 204 (ARS $878) | ARS $623 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 28% more expensive than in Argentina
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