Cost of living in Barahona is 35% lower than in Las Tunas (without rent).
Rent in Barahona is 68% cheaper than in Las Tunas.
Cost of living including rent in Barahona is 53% lower than in Las Tunas.
Food in Barahona is 38% cheaper than in Las Tunas.
Transport in Barahona is 41% cheaper than in Las Tunas.
| Barahona | Las Tunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Barahona | Las Tunas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.82 $ | 9.88 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 42.1 $ | 50.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.92 $ | 16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.85 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.95 $ | 1.25 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.71 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.12 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.63 $ | 9.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 6.63 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.99 $ | 4.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.1 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.6 $ | 29.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.5 $ | 76.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.15 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.77 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.85 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.15 $ | 1.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.6 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.5 $ | 47.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.4 $ | 19 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 177 $ | 784 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 360 $ | 1,205 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 296 $ | 943 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 493 $ | 397 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,658 $ | 388 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 927 $ | 341 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 373 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.01 % | 7.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.1 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.47 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Haircut | 7.19 $ | 4.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.4 $ | 78 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.7 $ | 43.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 337 $ | 96.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,508 $ | 13,583 $ |