Cost of living
La Vega (Dominican Republic) compared to Sabaneta
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Overview comparison
La Vega (Dominican Republic)Sabaneta
Consumer prices in La Vega (Dominican Republic) are roughly 18% higher than in Sabaneta.
Cost of living
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | Sabaneta |
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| Total with rent one person | 632 | 667 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,504 | 1,726 |
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| Without rent one person | 501 | 384 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,363 | 1,028 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 247.47 | 284.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 458.84 | 478.12 |
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| Food person | 375 | 243 |
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| Food family | 947 | 701 |
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| Transport person | 58.72 | 55.49 |
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| Transport family | 122.41 | 162.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.41 years | 73.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | Sabaneta |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.3 | 6.11 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.96 | 42.84 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.71 | 6.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.65 | 2.37 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.54 | 2.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.78 | 1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | Sabaneta |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 280.52 | 285.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 149.96 | 215.87 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 447.51 | 572.79 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 385.82 | 416.85 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.68 | 41.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.22 | 56.69 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.89 | 41.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | Sabaneta |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.82 | 12.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,953 | 1,305 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 786 | 731 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 | 0.68 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 33.61% | 37.96% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.95 | 16.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.29 | 1.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | Sabaneta |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 1.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.7 | 1.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.9 | 1.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.71 | 5.8 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.71 | 6.3 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.35 | 9.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.74 | 0.63 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 | 0.51 |
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Other
| Item | La Vega (Dominican Republic) | Sabaneta |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.53 | 26.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.64 | 6.2 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.2 | 29.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.33 | 8.33 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.43 | 51.49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.34 | 62.54 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 330.95 | 246.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,824 | 4,006 |
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