Cost of living
Boca Chica compared to Montecristi (Dominican Republic)
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Overview comparison
Boca ChicaMontecristi (Dominican Republic)
Consumer prices in Montecristi (Dominican Republic) are roughly 70% higher than in Boca Chica.
Cost of living
| Item | Boca Chica | Montecristi (Dominican Republic) |
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| Total with rent one person | 945 | 2,084 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,790 | 3,998 |
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| Without rent one person | 557 | 779 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,370 | 2,978 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 297 | 906.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 548.56 | 1,239.25 |
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| Food person | 317 | 476 |
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| Food family | 964 | 1,280 |
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| Transport person | 67.01 | 93.09 |
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| Transport family | 178 | 207.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.27 years | 76.12 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Boca Chica | Montecristi (Dominican Republic) |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.24 | 14.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.28 | 69.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.52 | 11.21 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.78 | 9.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.21 | 3.06 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.86 | 2.99 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Boca Chica | Montecristi (Dominican Republic) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 329.11 | 1,244.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 214.89 | 886.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 655.98 | 2,288.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 429.8 | 942.9 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.6 | 86.28 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.25 | 180.61 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.89 | 40.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | Boca Chica | Montecristi (Dominican Republic) |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.26 | 5.6 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,878 | 7,402 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 906 | 6,428 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.69 | 3.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 50.59% | 116.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.76 | 23.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.43 | 1.48 |
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Groceries
| Item | Boca Chica | Montecristi (Dominican Republic) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 | 1.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.95 | 1.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.5 | 5.71 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.15 | 8.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.48 | 9.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.48 | 11.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.83 | 2.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 1.19 |
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Other
| Item | Boca Chica | Montecristi (Dominican Republic) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.15 | 56.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.65 | 14.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 30.53 | 43.68 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.52 | 25.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 68.55 | 76.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.57 | 96.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 356.12 | 1,918.98 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,490 | 19,986 |
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