Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Dominican Republic instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Dominican Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$7.20
DOP426.57
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$6.54
DOP387.45
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.97
DOP57.59
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.72
DOP42.93
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Dominican Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.52
DOP89.99
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.28
DOP194.56
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.35
DOP257.85
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$1.69
DOP100.25
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.22
DOP131.32
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.07
DOP63.60
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.35
DOP20.83
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.97
DOP57.36
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.66
DOP39.10
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.66
DOP38.87
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.90
DOP53.40
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Dominican Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.64
DOP275.07
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$56.13
DOP3,327.08
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$26,137.07
DOP1,549,377.04
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$22.92
DOP1,358.85
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Dominican Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$36.09
DOP2,139.11
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$624.27
DOP37,006.04
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$355.68
DOP21,084.06
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|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$49.67
DOP2,944.38
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Dominican Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$250.80
DOP14,867.03
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$4,459.64
DOP264,362.50
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Dominican Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$2.61
DOP154.73
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.03
DOP120.11
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$4.25
DOP251.98
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$30.73
DOP1,821.50
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$5.58
DOP330.57
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Dominican Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$46.15
DOP2,735.99
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$46.61
DOP2,763.17
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$80.84
DOP4,792.30
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$88.22
DOP5,229.34
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