Cost of living
Dominican Republic compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Overview comparison
Dominican RepublicSaint Kitts and Nevis
Consumer prices in Saint Kitts and Nevis are roughly 46% higher than in Dominican Republic.
Cost of living
| Item | Dominican Republic | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
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| Total with rent one person | 696 | 1,137 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,319 | 2,442 |
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| Without rent one person | 466 | 621 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,448 | 2,297 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 326.02 | 493.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 623.47 | 490.74 |
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| Food person | 281 | 499 |
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| Food family | 736 | 1,354 |
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| Transport person | 88.91 | 66.72 |
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| Transport family | 211.19 | 244.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.26 years | 74.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dominican Republic | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.99 | 19.94 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 37.77 | 93.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.18 | 13.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.79 | 2.2 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.9 | 5.18 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.96 | 2.17 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dominican Republic | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 278.4 | 632.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 166.25 | 381.11 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 589.61 | 828.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 436.94 | 312.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.22 | 58.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 61.04 | 81.29 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.55 | 49.16 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dominican Republic | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.82 | 5.01 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,748 | 5,316 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 784 | 3,356 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.67 | 2.79 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.4% | 38.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.14 | 33.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.15 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dominican Republic | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 2.99 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.74 | 3.52 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.51 | 5.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.42 | 12.77 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.44 | 12.08 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.94 | 5.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.77 | 2.05 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.95 |
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Other
| Item | Dominican Republic | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.44 | 39.15 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.41 | 7.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.03 | 35.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.05 | 7.46 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.04 | 44.59 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.93 | 102.54 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 269.4 | 349.68 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,438 | 9,239 |
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