Cost of living in Salt Lake is 67% higher than in San Pedro de Macoris (without rent).
Rent in Salt Lake is 457% more expensive than in San Pedro de Macoris.
Cost of living including rent in Salt Lake is 197% higher than in San Pedro de Macoris.
Food in Salt Lake is 74% more expensive than in San Pedro de Macoris.
Transport in Salt Lake is 24% more expensive than in San Pedro de Macoris.
| Salt Lake | San Pedro de Macoris | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Salt Lake | San Pedro de Macoris | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.6 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 72.6 $ | 50.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.7 $ | 6.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.08 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.58 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.58 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.2 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.02 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 6.45 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.55 $ | 6.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.2 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.53 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.5 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.88 $ | 4.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.5 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 88.5 $ | 52 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.3 $ | 17.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 100 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.96 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.94 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.4 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ | 2.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 50.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
172 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67.7 $ | 40.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,130 $ | 149 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,907 $ | 247 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,379 $ | 166 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,494 $ | 347 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,975 $ | 1,879 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,485 $ | 215 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,677 $ | 233 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.57 % | 12.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.5 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.2 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Haircut | 23.3 $ | 8.44 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.1 $ | 57.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,063 $ | 361 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,321 $ | 6,207 $ |