Cost of living in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic

Summary of cost of living in Santiago de los Caballeros

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: RD$ 126,633
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: RD$ 53,643
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Santiago de los Caballeros
Current as of Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district RD$ 342
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) RD$ 427
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast RD$ 143
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk RD$ 69
12 eggs, large RD$ 106
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes RD$ 69
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese RD$ 282
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples RD$ 133
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes RD$ 69
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket RD$ 111
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality RD$ 926
2 liters of coca-cola RD$ 74
Bread for 2 people for 1 day RD$ 42
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area RD$ 39,296
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area RD$ 21,174
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat RD$ 3,788
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area RD$ 21,831
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area RD$ 11,792
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio RD$ 2,231
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) RD$ 1,319
40” flat screen tv RD$ 28,657
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) RD$ 5,278
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) RD$ 392
Hourly rate for cleaning help RD$ 227
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) RD$ 2,476
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) RD$ 2,472
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) RD$ 4,648
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes RD$ 3,856
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new RD$ 883,464
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas RD$ 70
Monthly ticket public transport RD$ 2,833
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) RD$ 595
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) RD$ 350
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) RD$ 647
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) RD$ 1,766
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) RD$ 334
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) RD$ 152
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) RD$ 241
4 rolls of toilet paper RD$ 134
Tube of toothpaste RD$ 114
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city RD$ 794
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub RD$ 845
2 tickets to the movies RD$ 507
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) RD$ 1,350
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert RD$ 2,312
1 cocktail drink in downtown club RD$ 234
Cappuccino in expat area of the city RD$ 135
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) RD$ 124
Ipad wi-fi 128gb RD$ 28,600
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) RD$ 7
1 month of gym membership in business district RD$ 2,504
1 package of marlboro cigarettes RD$ 195
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 108 prices entered by 10 different people.
Latest price update: January 21, 2025

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