Cost of living in Laval is 150% higher than in Bonao (without rent).
Rent in Laval is 504% more expensive than in Bonao.
Cost of living including rent in Laval is 268% higher than in Bonao.
Food in Laval is 143% more expensive than in Bonao.
Transport in Laval is 155% more expensive than in Bonao.
| Laval | Bonao | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Laval | Bonao | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.5 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 89.6 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.66 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.92 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.35 $ | 1.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.34 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.72 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.41 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.28 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 5.19 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.65 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.26 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.9 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.56 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.2 $ | 4.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.88 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 80.1 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.3 $ | 18.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 109 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.98 $ | 6.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.24 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.4 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.77 $ | 2.24 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.4 $ | 50.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
45.2 $ | 33.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 997 $ | 90 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,246 $ | 209 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,002 $ | 126 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,687 $ | 279 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,180 $ | 1,836 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,971 $ | 929 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,267 $ | 298 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.4 % | 11.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.2 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Haircut | 29 $ | 7.82 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ | 33.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.5 $ | 57.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 707 $ | 367 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,876 $ | 6,227 $ |