Cost of living in Wilson is 93% higher than in Puerto Plata (without rent).
Rent in Wilson is 258% more expensive than in Puerto Plata.
Cost of living including rent in Wilson is 169% higher than in Puerto Plata.
Food in Wilson is 107% more expensive than in Puerto Plata.
Transport in Wilson is 25% cheaper than in Puerto Plata.
| Wilson | Puerto Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wilson | Puerto Plata | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.7 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.4 $ | 37.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.36 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.88 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.11 $ | 0.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.92 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.96 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.2 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 6.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.61 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.54 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.53 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.77 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.77 $ | 3.35 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.76 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.9 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.86 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.1 $ | 18.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 151 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.08 $ | 6.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.57 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.91 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.38 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.9 $ | 28 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
139 $ | 42.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.7 $ | 41 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,052 $ | 276 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,766 $ | 419 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,307 $ | 308 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,369 $ | 673 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,288 $ | 1,147 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,828 $ | 903 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,990 $ | 337 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55 % | 8.14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.1 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.6 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Haircut | 21.2 $ | 7.34 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.2 $ | 69.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.2 $ | 35.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,125 $ | 41.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 25,312 $ | 994 $ |