Cost of living in Puerto Plata is 30% lower than in Colon (without rent).
Rent in Puerto Plata is 40% cheaper than in Colon.
Cost of living including rent in Puerto Plata is 35% lower than in Colon.
Food in Puerto Plata is 39% cheaper than in Colon.
Transport in Puerto Plata is 27% more expensive than in Colon.
| Puerto Plata | Colon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Puerto Plata | Colon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.95 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.1 $ | 46.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.85 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.28 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.92 $ | 1.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.02 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.59 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.53 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.6 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.36 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.35 $ | 5.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.7 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.9 $ | 14.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.07 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.87 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.6 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.06 $ | 1.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28 $ | 105 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.8 $ | 159 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41 $ | 47.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 276 $ | 429 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 419 $ | 474 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 308 $ | 459 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 673 $ | 804 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,147 $ | 2,331 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 903 $ | 1,481 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 337 $ | 801 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.14 % | 6.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.8 $ | 25 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.61 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Haircut | 7.34 $ | 6.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.6 $ | 79.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.8 $ | 52.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 41.3 $ | 442 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 994 $ | 9,559 $ |