Cost of living in Bonao

In Bonao, Dominican Republic, a family of four typically needs around $1489 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $542 monthly.

How expensive is Bonao compared to other cities?

Bonao is 62% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Bonao compare to your city?

Bonao is 75% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Bonao is, on average, 93% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Bonao?

Who is Bonao a good fit for?

Bonao is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Bonao so expensive?

The main driver of costs in Bonao is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Bonao?

Food is 47% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Bonao?

Public transport is 34% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
542 $
Without Rent
361 $
Rent & Utilities
181 $
Food
254 $
Transport
49 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
298 $
GDP per Capita
10,716 $
Freedom Index
7.56
Lifespan
74 years
Speak English
0%
Population
158.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 5.41 $
Dinner 26.5 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 5.04 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.33 $
Capuccino 1.96 $
Coke, 330ml 1.06 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.29 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.57 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.09 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.7 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.52 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.19 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.2 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.55 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.48 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.17 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.73 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.66 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.39 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.41 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 3.36 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.59 $
Cigarette pack 4.2 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.87 $
Monthly Pass 20.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.38 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 28.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.05 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.07 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.23 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.24 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 51 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 78 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 33.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 90 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 209 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 126 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 279 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,836 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 929 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 298 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.94%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 16.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 2.45 $
Haircut 7.82 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 33.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 57.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 367 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 6,227 $

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Bonao vs George Town (George Town is 572% more expensive)
Bahamas
Bonao vs Nassau (Nassau is 408% more expensive) Bonao vs Freeport (Freeport is 305% more expensive)
Vanuatu
Bonao vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 333% more expensive) Bonao vs Luganville (Luganville is 463% more expensive)
United States
Bonao vs New York City (New York City is 647% more expensive) Bonao vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 488% more expensive) Bonao vs Chicago (Chicago is 392% more expensive) Bonao vs Houston (Houston is 315% more expensive) Bonao vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 337% more expensive) Bonao vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 369% more expensive) Bonao vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 305% more expensive) Bonao vs San Diego (San Diego is 517% more expensive) Bonao vs Dallas (Dallas is 370% more expensive) Bonao vs San Jose (San Jose is 578% more expensive)
Canada
Bonao vs Toronto (Toronto is 375% more expensive) Bonao vs Montreal (Montreal is 261% more expensive) Bonao vs Calgary (Calgary is 296% more expensive) Bonao vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 313% more expensive) Bonao vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 229% more expensive) Bonao vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 224% more expensive) Bonao vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 356% more expensive) Bonao vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 389% more expensive) Bonao vs Brampton (Brampton is 292% more expensive) Bonao vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 297% more expensive)
Barbados
Bonao vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 151% more expensive) Bonao vs Holetown (Holetown is 156% more expensive)
Panama
Bonao vs Panama City (Panama City is 155% more expensive) Bonao vs Colon (Colon is 118% more expensive) Bonao vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 127% more expensive) Bonao vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 95% more expensive) Bonao vs David (David is 54% more expensive) Bonao vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 76% more expensive) Bonao vs Balboa (Balboa is 130% more expensive) Bonao vs Pacora (Pacora is 130% more expensive) Bonao vs Chitre (Chitre is 101% more expensive) Bonao vs Penonome (Penonome is 103% more expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Bonao vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 129% more expensive) Bonao vs Cayon (Cayon is 129% more expensive)
Cuba
Bonao vs Havana (Havana is 89% more expensive) Bonao vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 161% more expensive) Bonao vs Holguin (Holguin is 136% more expensive) Bonao vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 181% more expensive) Bonao vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 94% more expensive) Bonao vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 115% more expensive) Bonao vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 187% more expensive) Bonao vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 187% more expensive) Bonao vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 102% more expensive) Bonao vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 62% more expensive)
Costa Rica
Bonao vs San Jose (San Jose is 129% more expensive) Bonao vs Limon (Limon is 122% more expensive) Bonao vs Liberia (Liberia is 66% more expensive) Bonao vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 127% more expensive) Bonao vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 136% more expensive) Bonao vs Cartago (Cartago is 77% more expensive) Bonao vs Heredia (Heredia is 130% more expensive) Bonao vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 211% more expensive) Bonao vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 142% more expensive)
Saint Lucia
Bonao vs Castries (Castries is 114% more expensive) Bonao vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 121% more expensive)
Jamaica
Bonao vs Kingston (Kingston is 144% more expensive) Bonao vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 44% more expensive) Bonao vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 88% more expensive) Bonao vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 115% more expensive) Bonao vs May Pen (May Pen is 51% more expensive) Bonao vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 80% more expensive) Bonao vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 57% more expensive) Bonao vs Linstead (Linstead is 93% more expensive) Bonao vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 107% more expensive) Bonao vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 111% more expensive)
El Salvador
Bonao vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 120% more expensive) Bonao vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 31% more expensive) Bonao vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 116% more expensive) Bonao vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 99% more expensive) Bonao vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 114% more expensive) Bonao vs Apopa (Apopa is 111% more expensive) Bonao vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 122% more expensive) Bonao vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 168% more expensive) Bonao vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 101% more expensive) Bonao vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 63% more expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Bonao vs St. John's (St. John's is 100% more expensive) Bonao vs All Saints (All Saints is 99% more expensive)
Grenada
Bonao vs St. George's (St. George's is 96% more expensive) Bonao vs Grenville (Grenville is 96% more expensive)
Dominica
Bonao vs Roseau (Roseau is 85% more expensive) Bonao vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 110% more expensive)
Saint Vincent
Bonao vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 81% more expensive) Bonao vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 85% more expensive)
Belize
Bonao vs Belize City (Belize City is 62% more expensive) Bonao vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 101% more expensive) Bonao vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 35% more expensive) Bonao vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 146% more expensive) Bonao vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 190% more expensive)
Guatemala
Bonao vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 85% more expensive) Bonao vs Mixco (Mixco is 18% more expensive) Bonao vs Coban (Coban is 68% more expensive) Bonao vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 43% more expensive) Bonao vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 67% more expensive) Bonao vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 66% more expensive) Bonao vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 61% more expensive) Bonao vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 61% more expensive) Bonao vs Flores (Flores is 58% more expensive) Bonao vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 46% more expensive)
Honduras
Bonao vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 53% more expensive) Bonao vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 92% more expensive) Bonao vs Choloma (Choloma is 11% more expensive) Bonao vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 20% more expensive) Bonao vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 63% more expensive) Bonao vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 60% more expensive) Bonao vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 32% more expensive) Bonao vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 33% more expensive) Bonao vs Yoro (Yoro is 35% more expensive) Bonao vs La Lima (La Lima is 61% more expensive)
Dominican Republic
Bonao vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 46% more expensive) Bonao vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 93% more expensive) Bonao vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 41% more expensive) Bonao vs Higuey (Higuey is 42% more expensive) Bonao vs La Vega (La Vega is 6% more expensive) Bonao vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 53% more expensive) Bonao vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 35% more expensive) Bonao vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 3% less expensive) Bonao vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 15% more expensive) Bonao vs Bonao (Bonao has similar costs)
Nicaragua
Bonao vs Managua (Managua is 43% more expensive) Bonao vs Leon (Leon is 18% more expensive) Bonao vs Masaya (Masaya is 31% more expensive) Bonao vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 1% more expensive) Bonao vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 18% more expensive) Bonao vs Esteli (Esteli is 9% more expensive) Bonao vs Granada (Granada is 29% more expensive) Bonao vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 16% less expensive) Bonao vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 23% more expensive) Bonao vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 64% more expensive)