Cost of living
Independencia compared to Matanzas (Dominican Republic)
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Overview comparison
IndependenciaMatanzas (Dominican Republic)
Consumer prices in Independencia are roughly 6% higher than in Matanzas (Dominican Republic).
Cost of living
| Item | Independencia | Matanzas (Dominican Republic) |
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| Total with rent one person | 703 | 653 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,866 | 1,918 |
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| Without rent one person | 356 | 358 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,397 | 1,613 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 295.46 | 330 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 558.47 | 415.77 |
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| Food person | 317 | 353 |
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| Food family | 988 | 702 |
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| Transport person | 45.12 | 42.86 |
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| Transport family | 110.96 | 160.53 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.21 years | 66.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Independencia | Matanzas (Dominican Republic) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.63 | 9.01 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 39.31 | 40.73 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.66 | 6.76 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.36 | 2.86 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.76 | 2.18 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.93 | 1.1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Independencia | Matanzas (Dominican Republic) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 311.86 | 341 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 143.45 | 165.28 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 414.67 | 481.04 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 377.92 | 411.81 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.64 | 39.27 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.14 | 67.82 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.89 | 31.15 |
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Transportation
| Item | Independencia | Matanzas (Dominican Republic) |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.11 | 11.76 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,194 | 2,582 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 868 | 896 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.86 | 0.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 33.95% | 31.62% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.65 | 16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Independencia | Matanzas (Dominican Republic) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.71 | 1.77 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.99 | 1.69 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.1 | 6.75 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.76 | 5.87 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.5 | 11.21 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.88 | 0.62 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Independencia | Matanzas (Dominican Republic) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.73 | 25.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.37 | 4.89 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.95 | 22.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.81 | 8.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.29 | 51.1 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.68 | 85.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 377.9 | 345.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,702 | 5,203 |
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