Cost of living
Nagua compared to Higuey
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Overview comparison
NaguaHiguey
Consumer prices in Higuey are roughly 3% higher than in Nagua.
Cost of living
| Item | Nagua | Higuey |
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| Total with rent one person | 834 | 832 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,010 | 2,389 |
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| Without rent one person | 483 | 441 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,752 | 1,198 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 308.09 | 305.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 680.35 | 734.16 |
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| Food person | 345 | 242 |
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| Food family | 1,016 | 649 |
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| Transport person | 50.51 | 141.76 |
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| Transport family | 133.76 | 355.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.03 years | 79.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nagua | Higuey |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.11 | 8.43 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.06 | 9.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.66 | 7.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.55 | 2.04 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.76 | 1.32 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.25 | 0.83 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nagua | Higuey |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 305.53 | 279.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 159.77 | 176.78 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 463.95 | 264.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 464.95 | 765.98 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.24 | 90.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 68.64 | 142.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.06 | 21.1 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nagua | Higuey |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.4 | 12.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,773 | 2,613 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 843 | 959 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.71 | 0.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 32.73% | 55.28% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.33 | 48.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.34 | 1.22 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nagua | Higuey |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.43 | 0.54 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.15 | 1.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.07 | 7.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.07 | 4.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.34 | 9.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.87 | 0.67 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.68 |
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Other
| Item | Nagua | Higuey |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.1 | 17.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.64 | 3.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.59 | 17.84 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.23 | 6.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.57 | 30.9 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.88 | 73.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 298.54 | 307.87 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,571 | 5,095 |
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