Cost of living in San Cristobal

San Cristobal, Dominican Republic is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $831 for one person and $2109 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is San Cristobal compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, San Cristobal is 42% cheaper overall.

How does San Cristobal compare to your city?

San Cristobal is 66% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in San Cristobal is, on average, 87% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in San Cristobal?

Who is San Cristobal a good fit for?

San Cristobal tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is San Cristobal so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in San Cristobal is rent and utilities, which can be significant for many residents.

Is food expensive in San Cristobal?

Food costs are 33% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in San Cristobal?

Public transport is 1% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect budget-conscious travelers.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
831 $
Without Rent
489 $
Rent & Utilities
342 $
Food
319 $
Transport
76 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
437 $
GDP per Capita
10,716 $
Freedom Index
7.56
Lifespan
74 years
Speak English
0%
Population
233.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 2.5 $
Dinner 49.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.01 $
Capuccino 2.53 $
Coke, 330ml 0.5 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.31 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.05 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.27 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.32 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.55 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.28 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.95 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.79 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.01 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.75 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.19 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.41 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.7 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.46 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.6 $
Cigarette pack 4.15 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.76 $
Monthly Pass 55.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.28 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 30.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.73 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.51 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.08 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.62 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 52 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 78 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 41.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 229 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 444 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 327 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 677 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,948 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,129 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 437 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 13.17%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 34 $
Cinema, 1 seat 7.1 $
Haircut 8.95 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 105 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 57.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 364 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 6,237 $

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San Cristobal vs San Jose (San Jose is 49% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Limon (Limon is 45% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Liberia (Liberia is 8% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 48% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 54% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Cartago (Cartago is 16% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Heredia (Heredia is 50% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 103% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 58% more expensive)
Saint Lucia
San Cristobal vs Castries (Castries is 39% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 44% more expensive)
Jamaica
San Cristobal vs Kingston (Kingston is 59% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 6% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 23% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 40% more expensive) San Cristobal vs May Pen (May Pen is 1% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 18% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 2% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Linstead (Linstead is 26% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 35% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 38% more expensive)
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Antigua And Barbuda
San Cristobal vs St. John's (St. John's is 30% more expensive) San Cristobal vs All Saints (All Saints is 30% more expensive)
Grenada
San Cristobal vs St. George's (St. George's is 28% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Grenville (Grenville is 28% more expensive)
Dominica
San Cristobal vs Roseau (Roseau is 21% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 37% more expensive)
Saint Vincent
San Cristobal vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 18% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 21% more expensive)
Belize
San Cristobal vs Belize City (Belize City is 6% more expensive) San Cristobal vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 31% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 12% less expensive) San Cristobal vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 60% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 89% more expensive)
Guatemala
San Cristobal vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 21% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Mixco (Mixco is 23% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Coban (Coban is 10% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 6% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 9% more expensive) San Cristobal vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 8% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 5% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 5% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Flores (Flores is 3% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 5% less expensive)
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San Cristobal vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 4% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 26% more expensive) San Cristobal vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 8% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Higuey (Higuey is 7% less expensive) San Cristobal vs La Vega (La Vega is 31% less expensive) San Cristobal vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal has similar costs) San Cristobal vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 12% less expensive) San Cristobal vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 37% less expensive) San Cristobal vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 25% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Bonao (Bonao is 35% less expensive)
Nicaragua
San Cristobal vs Managua (Managua is 7% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Leon (Leon is 23% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Masaya (Masaya is 14% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 34% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 23% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Esteli (Esteli is 29% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Granada (Granada is 16% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 45% less expensive) San Cristobal vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 20% less expensive) San Cristobal vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 7% more expensive)