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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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About Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$600
RD$35,269.24
Family of 4 / mo
$1,529
RD$89,962.84
Avg salary (after tax)
$532
RD$31,309.25
Santo Domingo, formerly known as Santo Domingo de Guzmán, is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic and the largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean by population. As of 2022, the city center had a population of 1,029,110 while its metropolitan area, Greater Santo Domingo, had a population of 4,274,651. The city is coterminous with the boundaries of the Distrito Nacional (D.N.), itself bordered on three sides by Santo Domingo Province.
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Fashion
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $6,810
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $3,250
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $4,462
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $7,945
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.2
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $31,311
Food - Beverages
- CappuccinoUSD $175.94
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $219.13
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $364.68
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $65.58
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $43.19
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $620.59
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $3,101
- Fast Food ComboUSD $583.8
Food - Grocery
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $436.33
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $673.85
- Apples (1 kg)USD $182.98
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $56.3
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $186.5
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $95.01
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $121.4
- Onions (1 kg)USD $193.53
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $59.98
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $101.57
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $875.7
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $365.48
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $95.01
- Dozen EggsUSD $146.35
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $580.6
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $318.45
- Milk (1 litre)USD $109.84
Housing
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $81,436
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $35,511
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $10,747
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $7,070
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $46,873
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $20,368
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $2,972
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $15,232
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $1,441
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $437.45
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $502,211
Transportation
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $437.45
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $2,236,880
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $51.18
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $291.9
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $3,045
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $399.06
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $1,897,156
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $3,664
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $6,669