Cost of living
San Luis (Dominican Republic) compared to Punta Cana
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Overview comparison
San Luis (Dominican Republic)Punta Cana
Consumer prices in Punta Cana are roughly 27% higher than in San Luis (Dominican Republic).
Cost of living
| Item | San Luis (Dominican Republic) | Punta Cana |
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| Total with rent one person | 854 | 1,136 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,644 | 2,205 |
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| Without rent one person | 518 | 504 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,112 | 1,623 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 237.62 | 571.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 444.29 | 945.8 |
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| Food person | 332 | 305 |
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| Food family | 709 | 759 |
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| Transport person | 44.53 | 61.99 |
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| Transport family | 109.75 | 155.68 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.14 years | 71.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Luis (Dominican Republic) | Punta Cana |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.38 | 10.78 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 48.21 | 57.25 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.64 | 6.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 | 2.22 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.3 | 2.75 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.09 | 0.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Luis (Dominican Republic) | Punta Cana |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 275.42 | 662.55 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 170.54 | 474.3 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 433.57 | 946.48 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 320.58 | 918.26 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.91 | 49.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.09 | 70.61 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.48 | 28.01 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Luis (Dominican Republic) | Punta Cana |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.84 | 10.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,980 | 3,371 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,033 | 977 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 | 0.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 37.88% | 51.67% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.01 | 19.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Luis (Dominican Republic) | Punta Cana |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 | 1.54 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.35 | 1.46 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.66 | 2.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.77 | 7.72 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.15 | 4.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12 | 10.04 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.78 | 0.84 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.64 |
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Other
| Item | San Luis (Dominican Republic) | Punta Cana |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.9 | 72.49 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.83 | 4.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.54 | 23.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.86 | 8.66 |
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| Brand Jeans | 44.3 | 14.33 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.22 | 57.05 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 327.96 | 406.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,610 | 6,210 |
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