Cost of living in Puerto Plata is 36% lower than in Savanna-la-Mar (without rent).
Rent in Puerto Plata is 27% cheaper than in Savanna-la-Mar.
Cost of living including rent in Puerto Plata is 32% lower than in Savanna-la-Mar.
Food in Puerto Plata is 44% cheaper than in Savanna-la-Mar.
Transport in Puerto Plata is 16% more expensive than in Savanna-la-Mar.
| Puerto Plata | Savanna-la-Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Puerto Plata | Savanna-la-Mar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.95 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.1 $ | 76.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.85 $ | 7.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.28 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.92 $ | 1.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.02 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.59 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.53 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 6.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.6 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.36 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.35 $ | 8.9 $ |
Transport |
||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.7 $ | 41.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.9 $ | 27.1 $ |
Personal Care |
||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.07 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.87 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.6 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.06 $ | 1.99 $ |
Utilities per Month |
||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28 $ | 97.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.8 $ | 150 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41 $ | 53 $ |
Rent per Month |
||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 276 $ | 315 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 419 $ | 533 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 308 $ | 388 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 673 $ | 805 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,147 $ | 1,801 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 903 $ | 1,687 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 337 $ | 591 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.14 % | 9.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.8 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.61 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Haircut | 7.34 $ | 7.59 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.6 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.8 $ | 36 $ |
Childcare |
||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 41.3 $ | 236 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 994 $ | 2,137 $ |