Cost of living
San Juan (Dominican Republic) compared to Duarte (Dominican Republic)
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Overview comparison
San Juan (Dominican Republic)Duarte (Dominican Republic)
Consumer prices in Duarte (Dominican Republic) are roughly 70% higher than in San Juan (Dominican Republic).
Cost of living
| Item | San Juan (Dominican Republic) | Duarte (Dominican Republic) |
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| Total with rent one person | 849 | 1,589 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,548 | 3,815 |
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| Without rent one person | 510 | 902 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,179 | 2,563 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 264.42 | 838 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 569.57 | 1,300.44 |
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| Food person | 341 | 624 |
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| Food family | 783 | 1,215 |
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| Transport person | 45.81 | 88.64 |
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| Transport family | 145.33 | 173.4 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.41 years | 73.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Juan (Dominican Republic) | Duarte (Dominican Republic) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.95 | 17.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 40.4 | 64.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.18 | 9.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.88 | 9.13 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.59 | 2.81 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.04 | 3.13 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Juan (Dominican Republic) | Duarte (Dominican Republic) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 346.78 | 1,124.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 198.91 | 807.18 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 462.91 | 1,685.37 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 416.67 | 1,045.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 52.45 | 124.57 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.95 | 135.69 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 42.93 | 42.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Juan (Dominican Republic) | Duarte (Dominican Republic) |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.33 | 5.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,795 | 6,479 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,029 | 5,387 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 | 2.95 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 40.95% | 102.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.62 | 19.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.26 | 1.34 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Juan (Dominican Republic) | Duarte (Dominican Republic) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.84 | 1.54 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.02 | 4.72 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.43 | 11.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.53 | 8.8 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.35 | 12.45 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.88 | 3.11 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 1.03 |
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Other
| Item | San Juan (Dominican Republic) | Duarte (Dominican Republic) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.97 | 58.16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.84 | 16.3 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.23 | 62.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.91 | 20.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.55 | 68.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.13 | 126.87 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 324.26 | 1,835.24 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,807 | 23,095 |
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