Cost of living in Mobile is 78% higher than in Santo Domingo (without rent).
Rent in Mobile is 514% more expensive than in Santo Domingo.
Cost of living including rent in Mobile is 208% higher than in Santo Domingo.
Food in Mobile is 96% more expensive than in Santo Domingo.
Transport in Mobile is 23% cheaper than in Santo Domingo.
| Mobile | Santo Domingo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mobile | Santo Domingo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.8 $ | 3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 60.2 $ | 49.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12 $ | 7.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.03 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.32 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.84 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.77 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.93 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.52 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.71 $ | 2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 1 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.12 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.7 $ | 5.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.45 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.3 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.78 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.7 $ | 22.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 129 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.01 $ | 7.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.11 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.58 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 1.83 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
84.6 $ | 56 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
131 $ | 86.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.4 $ | 22.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 944 $ | 89.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,581 $ | 200 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 954 $ | 134 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,894 $ | 251 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,236 $ | 1,264 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,110 $ | 9,979 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,575 $ | 454 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.42 % | 8.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.8 $ | 35.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Haircut | 16.2 $ | 7.99 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.7 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 36.7 $ | 19.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 397 $ | 266 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,422 $ | 6,957 $ |