Cost of living in Samana is 42% lower than in Cayon (without rent).
Rent in Samana is 42% cheaper than in Cayon.
Cost of living including rent in Samana is 42% lower than in Cayon.
Food in Samana is 48% cheaper than in Cayon.
Transport in Samana is 48% cheaper than in Cayon.
| Samana | Cayon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Samana | Cayon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.16 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.9 $ | 75.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.92 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.49 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.66 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.72 $ | 2.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.83 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.98 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.15 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.29 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.37 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.38 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.93 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.15 $ | 8.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.84 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.4 $ | 41.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12 $ | 37.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.4 $ | 37 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.08 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.05 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.1 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.33 $ | 2.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30.4 $ | 61.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.9 $ | 96.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.1 $ | 56.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 226 $ | 363 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 538 $ | 382 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 275 $ | 622 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 722 $ | 755 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,414 $ | 5,028 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,075 $ | 3,973 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 303 $ | 1,110 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.21 % | 4.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.6 $ | 41.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.01 $ | 6.3 $ |
| Haircut | 8.16 $ | 7.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.4 $ | 41.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 367 $ | 343 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,225 $ | 8,028 $ |