Cost of living in Argentina compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,626 (RD$ 752) | RD$ 483 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,055 (RD$ 497) | RD$ 401 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,010 (RD$ 164) | RD$ 197 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $390 (RD$ 63) | RD$ 70 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $984 (RD$ 160) | RD$ 114 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $643 (RD$ 104) | RD$ 80 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,490 (RD$ 242) | RD$ 255 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (RD$ 105) | RD$ 162 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (RD$ 69) | RD$ 88 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (RD$ 77) | RD$ 157 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (RD$ 331) | RD$ 750 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $738 (RD$ 120) | RD$ 78 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $261 (RD$ 42) | RD$ 48 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (RD$ 38,481) | RD$ 52,795 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (RD$ 23,975) | RD$ 24,788 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (RD$ 3,008) | RD$ 3,841 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $163,557 (RD$ 26,594) | RD$ 24,946 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (RD$ 19,390) | RD$ 14,018 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (RD$ 2,655) | RD$ 2,086 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,700 (RD$ 764) | RD$ 1,469 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (RD$ 20,829) | RD$ 24,655 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (RD$ 12,267) | RD$ 7,267 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,784 (RD$ 290) | RD$ 316 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (RD$ 300) | RD$ 1,285 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 31% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,426 (RD$ 4,459) | RD$ 2,834 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (RD$ 2,709) | RD$ 2,085 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,885 (RD$ 6,973) | RD$ 5,169 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (RD$ 6,249) | RD$ 6,388 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,387,590 (RD$ 1,363,806) | RD$ 878,116 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $287 (RD$ 47) | RD$ 100 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,375 (RD$ 1,362) | RD$ 2,700 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (RD$ 312) | RD$ 346 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (RD$ 517) | RD$ 626 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (RD$ 987) | RD$ 1,808 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,735 (RD$ 282) | RD$ 469 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (RD$ 145) | RD$ 151 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (RD$ 231) | RD$ 255 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (RD$ 133) | RD$ 144 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (RD$ 115) | RD$ 162 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (RD$ 520) | RD$ 848 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (RD$ 1,272) | RD$ 1,396 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (RD$ 550) | RD$ 660 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (RD$ 2,207) | RD$ 2,731 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (RD$ 2,507) | RD$ 3,538 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (RD$ 463) | RD$ 475 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (RD$ 246) | RD$ 219 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (RD$ 180) | RD$ 189 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (RD$ 56,526) | RD$ 22,938 | + 146% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (RD$ 10) | RD$ 9 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (RD$ 1,487) | RD$ 3,561 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (RD$ 160) | RD$ 284 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,280 prices entered by 1,087 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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