Cost of living in East Providence is 78% higher than in San Pedro de Macoris (without rent).
Rent in East Providence is 462% more expensive than in San Pedro de Macoris.
Cost of living including rent in East Providence is 206% higher than in San Pedro de Macoris.
Food in East Providence is 98% more expensive than in San Pedro de Macoris.
Transport in East Providence is very similar to San Pedro de Macoris.
| East Providence | San Pedro de Macoris | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| East Providence | San Pedro de Macoris | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.6 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 110 $ | 50.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.4 $ | 6.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.95 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.51 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.51 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.48 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.49 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 6.45 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.58 $ | 6.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.58 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.86 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.4 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.75 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.2 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.9 $ | 4.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.07 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 68.5 $ | 52 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.7 $ | 17.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 106 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.3 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.28 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.64 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.98 $ | 2.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 50.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
154 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.7 $ | 40.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,174 $ | 149 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,899 $ | 247 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,352 $ | 166 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,208 $ | 347 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,186 $ | 1,879 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,914 $ | 215 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,888 $ | 233 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.73 % | 12.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.1 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Haircut | 17.2 $ | 8.44 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.1 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.1 $ | 57.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,511 $ | 361 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,753 $ | 6,207 $ |