Cost of living in Fort Atkinson is 109% higher than in Puerto Plata (without rent).
Rent in Fort Atkinson is 175% more expensive than in Puerto Plata.
Cost of living including rent in Fort Atkinson is 139% higher than in Puerto Plata.
Food in Fort Atkinson is 151% more expensive than in Puerto Plata.
Transport in Fort Atkinson is 31% cheaper than in Puerto Plata.
| Fort Atkinson | Puerto Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Fort Atkinson | Puerto Plata | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
25.2 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 100 $ | 37.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.1 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.96 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.32 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.09 $ | 0.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.37 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.95 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 6.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.6 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.51 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.86 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.56 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.96 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.7 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 16.9 $ | 3.35 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 59.8 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.4 $ | 18.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 126 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.54 $ | 6.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.48 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.69 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.22 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
103 $ | 28 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
160 $ | 42.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.8 $ | 41 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 806 $ | 276 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,998 $ | 419 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 803 $ | 308 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,007 $ | 673 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,523 $ | 1,147 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,186 $ | 903 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,838 $ | 337 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.68 % | 8.14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.5 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.96 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Haircut | 18.6 $ | 7.34 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 45.4 $ | 69.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.9 $ | 35.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,205 $ | 41.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,528 $ | 994 $ |