Cost of living
La Vega (Dominican Republic) compared to La Altagracia
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Overview comparison
La Vega (Dominican Republic)La Altagracia
Consumer prices in La Altagracia are roughly 11% higher than in La Vega (Dominican Republic).
Cost of living
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | La Altagracia |
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| Total with rent one person | 632 | 622 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,504 | 1,957 |
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| Without rent one person | 501 | 500 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,363 | 1,575 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 247.47 | 294.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 458.84 | 773.21 |
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| Food person | 375 | 227 |
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| Food family | 947 | 636 |
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| Transport person | 58.72 | 108.55 |
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| Transport family | 122.41 | 302.89 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.41 years | 65.35 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | La Altagracia |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.3 | 10.22 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.96 | 6.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.71 | 6.67 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.65 | 2.13 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.54 | 1.22 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.78 | 0.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | La Altagracia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 280.52 | 241.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 149.96 | 181.12 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 447.51 | 260.99 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 385.82 | 676.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.68 | 92.58 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.22 | 104.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.89 | 22.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | La Altagracia |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.82 | 13.2 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,953 | 2,560 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 786 | 710 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 | 0.58 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 33.61% | 52.4% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.95 | 48.5 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.29 | 1.34 |
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Groceries
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | La Altagracia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 0.79 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.7 | 0.56 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.9 | 1.32 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.71 | 7.49 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.71 | 4.62 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.35 | 9.98 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.74 | 0.67 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 | 0.72 |
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Other
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | La Altagracia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.53 | 19.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.64 | 3.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.2 | 16.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.33 | 7.97 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.43 | 32.36 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.34 | 76.92 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 330.95 | 383.41 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,824 | 6,489 |
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