Cost of living in Livonia is 51% higher than in Santiago de los Caballeros (without rent).
Rent in Livonia is 266% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros.
Cost of living including rent in Livonia is 133% higher than in Santiago de los Caballeros.
Food in Livonia is 98% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros.
Transport in Livonia is 69% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros.
| Livonia | Santiago de los Caballeros | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Livonia | Santiago de los Caballeros | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.1 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52.1 $ | 35.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.96 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.52 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.87 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.35 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.14 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.11 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.52 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.92 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.51 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.58 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.4 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.95 $ | 3.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.29 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.7 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.7 $ | 15.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 107 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.1 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.53 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.73 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.02 $ | 2.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
191 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.4 $ | 32.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 895 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,397 $ | 317 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,037 $ | 340 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,593 $ | 632 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,953 $ | 1,003 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,091 $ | 666 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,120 $ | 433 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.67 % | 13.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.6 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 17.9 $ | 7.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.7 $ | 76.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.3 $ | 53.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,139 $ | 248 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,712 $ | 1,881 $ |