Cost of living in West Des Moines is 114% higher than in San Francisco de Macoris (without rent).
Rent in West Des Moines is 549% more expensive than in San Francisco de Macoris.
Cost of living including rent in West Des Moines is 254% higher than in San Francisco de Macoris.
Food in West Des Moines is 134% more expensive than in San Francisco de Macoris.
Transport in West Des Moines is 18% cheaper than in San Francisco de Macoris.
| West Des Moines | San Francisco de Macoris | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| West Des Moines | San Francisco de Macoris | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.3 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 70 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.21 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.65 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.33 $ | 0.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.89 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.22 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.74 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.84 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.9 $ | 9.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.78 $ | 3.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.86 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.5 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.2 $ | 18.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 120 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.1 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.77 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.25 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.07 $ | 2.15 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
158 $ | 36 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.1 $ | 41.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 891 $ | 95.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,616 $ | 263 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,129 $ | 141 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,937 $ | 330 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,382 $ | 1,488 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,311 $ | 921 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,249 $ | 368 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51 % | 13.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 62.3 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.4 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Haircut | 14 $ | 7.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.5 $ | 66.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.6 $ | 25 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,357 $ | 166 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,580 $ | 1,979 $ |