Cost of living
La Vega (Dominican Republic) compared to Boca Chica
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Overview comparison
La Vega (Dominican Republic)Boca Chica
Consumer prices in Boca Chica are roughly 4% higher than in La Vega (Dominican Republic).
Cost of living
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | Boca Chica |
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| Total with rent one person | 632 | 945 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,504 | 1,790 |
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| Without rent one person | 501 | 557 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,363 | 1,370 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 247.47 | 297 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 458.84 | 548.56 |
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| Food person | 375 | 317 |
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| Food family | 947 | 964 |
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| Transport person | 58.72 | 67.01 |
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| Transport family | 122.41 | 178 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.41 years | 72.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | Boca Chica |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.3 | 11.24 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.96 | 43.28 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.71 | 5.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.65 | 1.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.54 | 2.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.78 | 0.86 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | Boca Chica |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 280.52 | 329.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 149.96 | 214.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 447.51 | 655.98 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 385.82 | 429.8 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.68 | 42.6 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.22 | 69.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.89 | 45.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | Boca Chica |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.82 | 15.26 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,953 | 1,878 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 786 | 906 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 | 1.69 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 33.61% | 50.59% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.95 | 17.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.29 | 1.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | Boca Chica |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 1.3 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.7 | 1.95 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.71 | 5.15 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.71 | 5.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.35 | 12.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.74 | 0.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 | 0.7 |
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Other
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | Boca Chica |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.53 | 29.15 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.64 | 7.65 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.2 | 30.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.33 | 8.52 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.43 | 68.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.34 | 91.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 330.95 | 356.12 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,824 | 5,490 |
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