Cost of living
San Francisco de Macoris compared to Monte Plata
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Overview comparison
San Francisco de MacorisMonte Plata
Consumer prices in Monte Plata are roughly 45% higher than in San Francisco de Macoris.
Cost of living
| Item | San Francisco de Macoris | Monte Plata |
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| Total with rent one person | 579 | 604 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,633 | 1,689 |
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| Without rent one person | 424 | 500 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,024 | 1,639 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 196.01 | 242.04 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 348.23 | 503.86 |
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| Food person | 224 | 364 |
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| Food family | 575 | 742 |
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| Transport person | 54.79 | 42.8 |
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| Transport family | 131.51 | 141.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.87 years | 69.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Francisco de Macoris | Monte Plata |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.84 | 6.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.79 | 47.97 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.53 | 5.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.07 | 2.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.83 | 1.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.62 | 1.04 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Francisco de Macoris | Monte Plata |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 114.39 | 284.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 89.71 | 163.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 284.3 | 424.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 250.16 | 375.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.32 | 52.5 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.68 | 57.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.93 | 35.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Francisco de Macoris | Monte Plata |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.26 | 11.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,676 | 3,237 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,080 | 1,005 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.6 | 0.75 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.13% | 36.09% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.46 | 16.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.38 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Francisco de Macoris | Monte Plata |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 1.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.67 | 1.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.12 | 1.72 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.51 | 5.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.93 | 4.97 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.8 | 10.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.85 | 0.8 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 | 0.72 |
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Other
| Item | San Francisco de Macoris | Monte Plata |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.07 | 26.2 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.6 | 5.42 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.13 | 24.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.43 | 6.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.02 | 42.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.69 | 70.15 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 180.56 | 384.67 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,768 | 6,499 |
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