Cost of living in The Woodlands is 66% higher than in Higuey (without rent).
Rent in The Woodlands is 541% more expensive than in Higuey.
Cost of living including rent in The Woodlands is 250% higher than in Higuey.
Food in The Woodlands is 101% more expensive than in Higuey.
Transport in The Woodlands is 53% cheaper than in Higuey.
| The Woodlands | Higuey | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| The Woodlands | Higuey | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18 $ | 8.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.8 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.96 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.32 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.53 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.53 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.31 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.04 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.27 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.91 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.8 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.05 $ | 3.66 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 80.5 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.1 $ | 44 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 110 $ | 18 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.14 $ | 9.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.14 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.87 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.14 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
106 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
166 $ | 126 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.3 $ | 21.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,772 $ | 184 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,496 $ | 619 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,659 $ | 237 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,019 $ | 292 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,885 $ | 2,315 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,877 $ | 810 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 7,468 $ | 388 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.58 % | 12.6 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.3 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Haircut | 19.5 $ | 7.96 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.8 $ | 77.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.6 $ | 29.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,454 $ | 352 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,736 $ | 5,947 $ |