Cost of living
Bani compared to San Cristobal (Dominican Republic)
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Overview comparison
BaniSan Cristobal (Dominican Republic)
Consumer prices in San Cristobal (Dominican Republic) are roughly 8% higher than in Bani.
Cost of living
| Item | Bani | San Cristobal (Dominican Republic) |
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| Total with rent one person | 649 | 926 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,409 | 1,921 |
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| Without rent one person | 439 | 425 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,628 | 1,257 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 230.81 | 386.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 323.41 | 505.99 |
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| Food person | 300 | 362 |
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| Food family | 688 | 695 |
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| Transport person | 64.47 | 64.82 |
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| Transport family | 126.07 | 220.08 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.99 years | 66.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bani | San Cristobal (Dominican Republic) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.23 | 2.15 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 49.1 | 42.16 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.88 | 4.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.13 | 1.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.51 | 3.09 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.67 | 0.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bani | San Cristobal (Dominican Republic) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 145.67 | 347.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 205.94 | 284.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 291.32 | 646.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 181.58 | 364.69 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.19 | 49.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 58.26 | 76.78 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 46.46 | 47.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bani | San Cristobal (Dominican Republic) |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.69 | 11.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,216 | 1,996 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,146 | 922 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 | 0.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 51.14% | 47.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.75 | 17.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 1.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bani | San Cristobal (Dominican Republic) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 1.43 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.7 | 1.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.43 | 2.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.88 | 7.32 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.48 | 5.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.44 | 12.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.89 | 0.64 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Bani | San Cristobal (Dominican Republic) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.92 | 37.64 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.93 | 8.45 |
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| Doctors visit | 30.04 | 25.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.38 | 7.23 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61.04 | 55.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.23 | 97.15 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 387.71 | 389.67 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,155 | 6,539 |
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