Cost of living in McAllen is 80% higher than in San Francisco de Macoris (without rent).
Rent in McAllen is 380% more expensive than in San Francisco de Macoris.
Cost of living including rent in McAllen is 176% higher than in San Francisco de Macoris.
Food in McAllen is 97% more expensive than in San Francisco de Macoris.
Transport in McAllen is 26% cheaper than in San Francisco de Macoris.
| McAllen | San Francisco de Macoris | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| McAllen | San Francisco de Macoris | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56.3 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.85 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.29 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.32 $ | 0.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.11 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.22 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.96 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.16 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.4 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 6.95 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ | 9.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.08 $ | 3.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.8 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.2 $ | 18.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 98.3 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.62 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.88 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.24 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.46 $ | 2.15 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
130 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
202 $ | 36 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.7 $ | 41.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 572 $ | 95.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 996 $ | 263 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 789 $ | 141 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,343 $ | 330 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,546 $ | 1,488 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,576 $ | 921 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,831 $ | 368 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.37 % | 13.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.8 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Haircut | 9.59 $ | 7.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.1 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60 $ | 25 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,198 $ | 166 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,941 $ | 1,979 $ |