Dominican Babe said:Robert, I'm just wondering what you get up to o in the bathroom with chicken, onions, cheese and - erm - butter??
Come on... I know you know...
Dominican Babe said:Robert, I'm just wondering what you get up to o in the bathroom with chicken, onions, cheese and - erm - butter??
I just got back from the supermarket and did my weekly food shopping and I did bought some of the same items. Let's see how they compare!!Robert said:Exchange rate: US$1 = RD$28.5 (Western Union)
Multicentro - La Sirena
Prices include tax (ITIBS) if applicable.
1- Peppers x 2 (1.1lb) = RD$62.95 (US$2.20)
2- Can of Campbells Soup = RD$68.22 (US$2.40)
3- Parkway Margarine (1lb) = RD$82.00 (US$2.88)
4- Orange Juice (32 fl oz) = RD$45.66 (US$1.60)
5- Cafe Santo Domingo (1lb) = RD$58.95 (US$2.06)
6- Brocoli (1lb) = RD$38.79 (US$1.36)
7- Small can of corn = RD$19.29 (US$0.67)
8- Trident Chewing Gum (1pk) = RD$11.32 (US$0.40)
9- Honey Roast Ham (RD$189/lb) = RD$135.31 (US$4.74)
10-Speedstick Deoderant = RD$153.62 (US$5.39)
How does that compare to the USA?
I just changed to Dominican Toilet Paper. 18.75 pesos for a 4 pack that are pretty small but you have to understand that they are so ruff it feels better than sex sometimes so look at all the money I save on sex now that I can no longer afford soft toilet paper!Ken said:What are you buying, Robert, imported toilet paper? We buy a Dominican brand, Marcal, or something like that, single ply, 1000 sheet package of 4 (double normal roll), very good quality, for less than that.
I just sent some "cash" to the DR and the exchange rate that I got paid was RD $ 27.75 (no I am not kidding). Now I am sending about 3 times as much, a week, as I used to a few months ago. Now I know. I mean, I knew that things are expensive there but this is ridiculous!.Simon & Nicky said:Just back from Sosua - popped into Playero for a few items:
1 x "French" loaf = 37.50
1 x Pepin sliced loaf = 56.25
1 x Pasta sauce = 128.85
The whole lot (hardly luxury items) comes to 222.60 or, if you happen to be American $8 USD - That's right! $8 dollars!
If the people who choose to stay for winter (Canadians and so forth) aren't aware of this then they're gonna be having a pretty miserable time! I bet they'd sooner be at home freezing their bits off.
Simon
Robert said:Exchange rate: US$1 = RD$28.5 (Western Union)
Multicentro - La Sirena
Prices include tax (ITIBS) if applicable.
Peppers x 2 (1.1lb) = RD$62.95 (US$2.20)
Can of Campbells Soup = RD$68.22 (US$2.40)
Parkway Margarine (1lb) = RD$82.00 (US$2.88)
Orange Juice (32 fl oz) = RD$45.66 (US$1.60)
Cafe Santo Domingo (1lb) = RD$58.95 (US$2.06)
Brocoli (1lb) = RD$38.79 (US$1.36)
Small can of corn = RD$19.29 (US$0.67)
Trident Chewing Gum (1pk) = RD$11.32 (US$0.40)
Honey Roast Ham (RD$189/lb) = RD$135.31 (US$4.74)
Speedstick Deoderant = RD$153.62 (US$5.39)
How does that compare to Canada?
Wouldn't Canadian prices be higher?mobrouser said:Tax excluded, comparing your sizes and converted to US at $1.00US to $.80Cdn
Peppers $2.99/lbCdn--$4.11US
Campbells Soup $1.49Cdn--$1.86US
Cafe Santo Domingo $7.75Cdn(12oz)--$12.91US/lb
Brocolli $1.49CDn--$1.86US
Honey Ham $4.49/lbCdn--$4.02US
1 French stick $1.29 Cdn--$1.61US
1.14 litre rum $32.00--$40.00 US
Set 4 snowtires $360Cdn--$450US
I can live without the broccolli and Campbells soup and snow tires
mob :classic:
You bought two fridges?!Robert said:Fridges: (These prices include taxes)
GE - GT18 - RD$33,025.00
GE - GMS10 - RD$13,940.00
Simon & Nicky said:If the people who choose to stay for winter (Canadians and so forth) aren't aware of this then they're gonna be having a pretty miserable time! I bet they'd sooner be at home freezing their bits off.
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don't be so sure Simon. it snowed today and going down to -6C tonight. i'll take some pricey tomato sauce any day!!!!
the big, missing point that no one seems to make is this:
THE NORTH AMERICAN PRICES ARE AFTER TAXES!!!!
we pay, on average in Canada, about .72 out of every dollar in taxes. while this covers every type of tax and fee, the majority of it is income tax. let's talk food prices once my government has taken over 50% off the top in income tax...and then added (only to some food items and everything else) a 15% VAT tax.
these comparisons are done out of context and exaggerate prices...oh, and did i mention the great investment income here in Canada at a whopping 2%?
i think i can handle expensive toilet paper if i am making 12% on investments with no income tax......
this thread is for whiners. how about some strategies to reduce costs? buy in bulk? buy at markets? cook from scratch? get a breadmaker? raise a few chickens? plant a fruit tree?
Pib said:You bought two fridges?!
jcarn said:Snickers Fun Size Bag - RD$300.00???
that's like over $10 USD for a bag full of little snickers~!