Cost of living in Punta Cana is 35% lower than in Kingston (without rent).
Rent in Punta Cana is 8% cheaper than in Kingston.
Cost of living including rent in Punta Cana is 23% lower than in Kingston.
Food in Punta Cana is 30% cheaper than in Kingston.
Transport in Punta Cana is 56% cheaper than in Kingston.
| Punta Cana | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Punta Cana | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.92 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.8 $ | 75.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.54 $ | 7.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.52 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.07 $ | 1.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.31 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.31 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.54 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.73 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.6 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.16 $ | 8.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.84 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49 $ | 38 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.9 $ | 27.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.2 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.46 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.78 $ | 7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.19 $ | 1.66 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.3 $ | 96.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.3 $ | 147 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.7 $ | 53.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 432 $ | 372 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 797 $ | 1,187 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 626 $ | 788 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,173 $ | 2,261 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,809 $ | 1,937 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 872 $ | 1,690 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 577 $ | 765 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.97 % | 9.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 62.4 $ | 75 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.96 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Haircut | 8.06 $ | 9.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.2 $ | 73.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.7 $ | 35.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 366 $ | 240 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,244 $ | 2,136 $ |