Cost of living in La Romana is 20% higher than in Mixco (without rent).
Rent in La Romana is 13% cheaper than in Mixco.
Cost of living including rent in La Romana is 7% higher than in Mixco.
Food in La Romana is 36% more expensive than in Mixco.
Transport in La Romana is 12% more expensive than in Mixco.
| La Romana | Mixco | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| La Romana | Mixco | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.8 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.6 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.86 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 2 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.06 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.31 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.49 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.3 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.4 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.13 $ | 3.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49.3 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.9 $ | 8.84 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.9 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.33 $ | 5.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.86 $ | 6.32 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.2 $ | 2.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.6 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.9 $ | 36.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.8 $ | 19.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 120 $ | 176 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 502 $ | 449 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 178 $ | 282 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 417 $ | 487 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,102 $ | 1,378 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 614 $ | 917 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 302 $ | 456 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.49 % | 9.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.7 $ | 40.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.19 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Haircut | 8.11 $ | 13.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.1 $ | 51.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 366 $ | 44.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,244 $ | 5,672 $ |