Cost of living
Boca Chica compared to La Romana
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Overview comparison
Boca ChicaLa Romana
Consumer prices in Boca Chica are roughly 7% higher than in La Romana.
Cost of living
| Item | Boca Chica | La Romana |
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| Total with rent one person | 945 | 764 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,790 | 1,725 |
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| Without rent one person | 557 | 388 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,370 | 1,392 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 297 | 242.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 548.56 | 390.93 |
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| Food person | 317 | 378 |
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| Food family | 964 | 928 |
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| Transport person | 67.01 | 54.3 |
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| Transport family | 178 | 140.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.27 years | 80.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Boca Chica | La Romana |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.24 | 8.24 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.28 | 39.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.52 | 5.31 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.78 | 2.43 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.21 | 2.05 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.86 | 0.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Boca Chica | La Romana |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 329.11 | 321.53 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 214.89 | 147.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 655.98 | 439.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 429.8 | 321.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.6 | 39.23 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.25 | 76.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.89 | 34.68 |
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Transportation
| Item | Boca Chica | La Romana |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.26 | 14.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,878 | 2,409 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 906 | 1,074 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.69 | 0.65 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 50.59% | 35.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.76 | 21.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.43 | 1.33 |
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Groceries
| Item | Boca Chica | La Romana |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 | 1.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.95 | 1.87 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.5 | 1.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.15 | 5.61 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.48 | 5.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.48 | 12.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.83 | 0.77 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.62 |
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Other
| Item | Boca Chica | La Romana |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.15 | 26.68 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.65 | 5.23 |
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| Doctors visit | 30.53 | 29.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.52 | 7.85 |
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| Brand Jeans | 68.55 | 49.27 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.57 | 80.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 356.12 | 320.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,490 | 4,549 |
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