Cost of living in Higuey is 23% lower than in Pacora (without rent).
Rent in Higuey is 53% cheaper than in Pacora.
Cost of living including rent in Higuey is 38% lower than in Pacora.
Food in Higuey is 40% cheaper than in Pacora.
Transport in Higuey is 219% more expensive than in Pacora.
| Higuey | Pacora | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Higuey | Pacora | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.79 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 8.05 $ | 65.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.44 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.5 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 1.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.53 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.59 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.79 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.86 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.1 $ | 9.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.66 $ | 5.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.73 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 51.6 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.3 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 44 $ | 16.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18 $ | 46.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.2 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.73 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.94 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 2.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.7 $ | 73 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
126 $ | 113 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.2 $ | 51.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 184 $ | 464 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 619 $ | 924 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 237 $ | 716 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 292 $ | 1,509 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,315 $ | 2,260 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 810 $ | 1,448 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 388 $ | 861 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.6 % | 6.12 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.8 $ | 39.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.49 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Haircut | 7.96 $ | 12 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.4 $ | 88.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29.1 $ | 53.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 352 $ | 435 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,947 $ | 9,523 $ |