Cost of living
Monte Plata compared to Santiago Rodriguez
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Overview comparison
Monte PlataSantiago Rodriguez
Consumer prices in Monte Plata are roughly 15% higher than in Santiago Rodriguez.
Cost of living
| Item | Monte Plata | Santiago Rodriguez |
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| Total with rent one person | 604 | 618 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,689 | 1,900 |
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| Without rent one person | 500 | 413 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,639 | 1,384 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 242.04 | 344.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 503.86 | 493.87 |
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| Food person | 364 | 320 |
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| Food family | 742 | 826 |
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| Transport person | 42.8 | 59.05 |
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| Transport family | 141.78 | 137.27 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.05 years | 83.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Monte Plata | Santiago Rodriguez |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.72 | 8.4 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 47.97 | 29.1 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.95 | 5.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.54 | 2.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.59 | 2.15 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.04 | 0.86 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Monte Plata | Santiago Rodriguez |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 284.68 | 242.14 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 163.05 | 168.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 424.2 | 448.56 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 375.2 | 510.37 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 52.5 | 46.32 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.77 | 86.98 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.48 | 37.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Monte Plata | Santiago Rodriguez |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.21 | 12.01 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,237 | 2,139 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,005 | 631 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.75 | 0.75 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.09% | 56.42% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.52 | 24.14 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.38 | 1.37 |
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Groceries
| Item | Monte Plata | Santiago Rodriguez |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.16 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.79 | 1.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.72 | 1.91 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.91 | 7.38 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.97 | 4.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.56 | 11.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.8 | 0.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 | 0.77 |
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Other
| Item | Monte Plata | Santiago Rodriguez |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.2 | 28.97 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.42 | 6.06 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.45 | 17.84 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.28 | 7.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.84 | 49.2 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70.15 | 102.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 384.67 | 301.8 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,499 | 5,194 |
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