Cost of living in Van Buren is 78% higher than in Higuey (without rent).
Rent in Van Buren is 212% more expensive than in Higuey.
Cost of living including rent in Van Buren is 130% higher than in Higuey.
Food in Van Buren is 122% more expensive than in Higuey.
Transport in Van Buren is 69% cheaper than in Higuey.
| Van Buren | Higuey | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Van Buren | Higuey | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.1 $ | 8.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.8 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.96 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.97 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.16 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.56 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.98 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.39 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.9 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.91 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.87 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.91 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.53 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10 $ | 3.66 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.46 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.5 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.9 $ | 44 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 138 $ | 18 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.8 $ | 9.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.87 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.83 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.35 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
185 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
287 $ | 126 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
86.8 $ | 21.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 646 $ | 184 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,230 $ | 619 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 696 $ | 237 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,427 $ | 292 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,897 $ | 2,315 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,775 $ | 810 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,656 $ | 388 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.63 % | 12.6 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.9 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Haircut | 17.9 $ | 7.96 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 116 $ | 77.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59 $ | 29.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,575 $ | 352 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,644 $ | 5,947 $ |