Cost of living
San Jose de Ocoa compared to Monte Plata
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Overview comparison
San Jose de OcoaMonte Plata
Consumer prices in Monte Plata are roughly 4% higher than in San Jose de Ocoa.
Cost of living
| Item | San Jose de Ocoa | Monte Plata |
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| Total with rent one person | 829 | 604 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,902 | 1,689 |
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| Without rent one person | 521 | 500 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,342 | 1,639 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 277.33 | 242.04 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 393.85 | 503.86 |
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| Food person | 366 | 364 |
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| Food family | 770 | 742 |
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| Transport person | 41.73 | 42.8 |
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| Transport family | 121.75 | 141.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.27 years | 69.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Jose de Ocoa | Monte Plata |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.22 | 6.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 45.01 | 47.97 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.49 | 5.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.22 | 2.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.04 | 1.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.15 | 1.04 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Jose de Ocoa | Monte Plata |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 279.61 | 284.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 140.26 | 163.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 403.12 | 424.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 373.89 | 375.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.61 | 52.5 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 76.25 | 57.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.8 | 35.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Jose de Ocoa | Monte Plata |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.1 | 11.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,746 | 3,237 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 952 | 1,005 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 | 0.75 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.64% | 36.09% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.52 | 16.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 1.38 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Jose de Ocoa | Monte Plata |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 1.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.81 | 1.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.96 | 1.72 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.36 | 5.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 4.97 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.17 | 10.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.72 | 0.8 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 | 0.72 |
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Other
| Item | San Jose de Ocoa | Monte Plata |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.35 | 26.2 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.05 | 5.42 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.9 | 24.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.98 | 6.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 38.85 | 42.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.97 | 70.15 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 373.94 | 384.67 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,444 | 6,499 |
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