Cost of living
Altamira compared to San Cristobal (Dominican Republic)
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Overview comparison
AltamiraSan Cristobal (Dominican Republic)
Consumer prices in San Cristobal (Dominican Republic) are roughly 8% higher than in Altamira.
Cost of living
| Item | Altamira | San Cristobal (Dominican Republic) |
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| Total with rent one person | 795 | 926 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,469 | 1,921 |
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| Without rent one person | 444 | 425 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,513 | 1,257 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 257.96 | 386.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 401.65 | 505.99 |
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| Food person | 297 | 362 |
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| Food family | 690 | 695 |
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| Transport person | 48.39 | 64.82 |
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| Transport family | 121.16 | 220.08 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.66 years | 66.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Altamira | San Cristobal (Dominican Republic) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.71 | 2.15 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.88 | 42.16 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.44 | 4.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.52 | 1.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.25 | 3.09 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.94 | 0.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Altamira | San Cristobal (Dominican Republic) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 257.11 | 347.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 173.43 | 284.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 589.18 | 646.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 303.75 | 364.69 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.21 | 49.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.3 | 76.78 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 42.14 | 47.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Altamira | San Cristobal (Dominican Republic) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.84 | 11.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,674 | 1,996 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 928 | 922 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 | 0.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 31.39% | 47.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.22 | 17.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.04 | 1.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Altamira | San Cristobal (Dominican Republic) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.43 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.71 | 1.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.92 | 2.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.16 | 7.32 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.78 | 5.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.55 | 12.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.79 | 0.64 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Altamira | San Cristobal (Dominican Republic) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.19 | 37.64 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.88 | 8.45 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.83 | 25.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.08 | 7.23 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.1 | 55.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.29 | 97.15 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 305.4 | 389.67 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,391 | 6,539 |
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