Cost of living in Gastonia is 103% higher than in San Juan de la Maguana (without rent).
Rent in Gastonia is 400% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana.
Cost of living including rent in Gastonia is 215% higher than in San Juan de la Maguana.
Food in Gastonia is 96% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana.
Transport in Gastonia is 33% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana.
| Gastonia | San Juan de la Maguana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gastonia | San Juan de la Maguana | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
21.8 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 50.4 $ | 41.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.63 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.04 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Capuccino | 4 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.43 $ | 0.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.98 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.06 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 5.49 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.58 $ | 2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.39 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.72 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.9 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.22 $ | 2.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 79.9 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 30.2 $ | 24.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 126 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.94 $ | 6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.47 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.24 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.89 $ | 2.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
133 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
203 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
73.6 $ | 38.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 943 $ | 119 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,623 $ | 197 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,124 $ | 351 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,044 $ | 247 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,343 $ | 2,078 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,315 $ | 901 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,002 $ | 369 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.63 % | 12.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.5 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.6 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Haircut | 23.6 $ | 6.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.9 $ | 44.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35 $ | 10 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,786 $ | 320 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,075 $ | 5,154 $ |