Cost of living in Johnstown is 91% higher than in Santo Domingo (without rent).
Rent in Johnstown is 317% more expensive than in Santo Domingo.
Cost of living including rent in Johnstown is 158% higher than in Santo Domingo.
Food in Johnstown is 115% more expensive than in Santo Domingo.
Transport in Johnstown is 3% cheaper than in Santo Domingo.
| Johnstown | Santo Domingo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Johnstown | Santo Domingo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
25 $ | 3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55 $ | 49.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.95 $ | 7.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.06 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.48 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.1 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.91 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.99 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.01 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.1 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.59 $ | 2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.43 $ | 1 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.45 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.8 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.1 $ | 5.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.77 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 75.3 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.1 $ | 22.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 92.5 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.8 $ | 7.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.76 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.71 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.88 $ | 1.83 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.1 $ | 56 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
141 $ | 86.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.5 $ | 22.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 586 $ | 89.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 910 $ | 200 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 553 $ | 134 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 805 $ | 251 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 797 $ | 1,264 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 791 $ | 9,979 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,259 $ | 454 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.52 % | 8.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.7 $ | 35.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Haircut | 16.6 $ | 7.99 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.3 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.1 $ | 19.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,254 $ | 266 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,873 $ | 6,957 $ |