Cost of living in Punta Cana is 21% higher than in San Juan de la Maguana (without rent).
Rent in Punta Cana is 135% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana.
Cost of living including rent in Punta Cana is 64% higher than in San Juan de la Maguana.
Food in Punta Cana is 22% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana.
Transport in Punta Cana is 10% cheaper than in San Juan de la Maguana.
| Punta Cana | San Juan de la Maguana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Punta Cana | San Juan de la Maguana | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.92 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.8 $ | 41.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.54 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.52 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.07 $ | 0.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.31 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.31 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.54 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.73 $ | 5.49 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.6 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.16 $ | 2.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.84 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.9 $ | 24.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.2 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.46 $ | 6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.78 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.19 $ | 2.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.3 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.3 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.7 $ | 38.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 432 $ | 119 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 797 $ | 197 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 626 $ | 351 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,173 $ | 247 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,809 $ | 2,078 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 872 $ | 901 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 577 $ | 369 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.97 % | 12.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 62.4 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.96 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Haircut | 8.06 $ | 6.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.2 $ | 44.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.7 $ | 10 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 366 $ | 320 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,244 $ | 5,154 $ |