Cost of Living in Santiago
Prices in Santiago (First-Level Administrative Unit in Dominican Republic)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Santiago de los Caballeros - 7 contributors in the past 12 months
Tamboril - 0 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 475.00 RD$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 3,075.00 RD$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 450.00 RD$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 175.00 RD$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 270.00 RD$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 137.50 RD$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 60.00 RD$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 41.67 RD$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 75.67 RD$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 113.40 RD$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 42.50 RD$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 89.33 RD$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 175.00 RD$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 60.00 RD$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 110.00 RD$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 77.50 RD$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 45.00 RD$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 60.00 RD$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 60.00 RD$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 96.67 RD$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 78.33 RD$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 55.00 RD$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 93.33 RD$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,250.00 RD$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 179.37 RD$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 193.33 RD$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 200.00 RD$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 35.00 RD$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,826.09 RD$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 200.00 RD$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 321.87 RD$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 76.63 RD$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 900,000.00 RD$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,565,787.50 RD$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 5,477.30 RD$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 1,432.50 RD$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 2,500.00 RD$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,400.00 RD$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 375.00 RD$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 8,000.00 RD$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 300,000.00 RD$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,200.00 RD$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,500.00 RD$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,500.00 RD$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 3,000.00 RD$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 36,366.67 RD$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 13,841.67 RD$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 104,791.67 RD$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 29,016.67 RD$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,341.88 RD$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,109.62 RD$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 30,000.00 RD$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.00 | |
Over the last 12 months, 111 data points were contributed by 14 people of this region.
Last update: 25 November 2025
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
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