Cost of Living Comparison Between Dominican Republic and Costa Rica Reverse

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Consumer Prices in Costa Rica are 40.5% higher than in Dominican Republic (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in Costa Rica are 43.3% higher than in Dominican Republic
Rent Prices in Costa Rica are 54.1% higher than in Dominican Republic
Restaurant Prices in Costa Rica are 35.2% higher than in Dominican Republic
Groceries Prices in Costa Rica are 53.6% higher than in Dominican Republic
Local Purchasing Power in Costa Rica is 57.6% higher than in Dominican Republic
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Restaurants
 Dominican Republic Edit Costa Rica Edit Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 400.00 RD$
(3,518.76 ₡)		 568.38 RD$
(5,000.00 ₡)		      +42.1 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2,800.00 RD$
(24,631.33 ₡)		 3,410.29 RD$
(30,000.00 ₡)		      +21.8 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 400.00 RD$
(3,518.76 ₡)		 568.38 RD$
(5,000.00 ₡)		      +42.1 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 150.00 RD$
(1,319.54 ₡)		 170.51 RD$
(1,500.00 ₡)		      +13.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 250.00 RD$
(2,199.23 ₡)		 284.19 RD$
(2,500.00 ₡)		      +13.7 %
Cappuccino (regular) 121.13 RD$
(1,065.54 ₡)		 206.89 RD$
(1,819.99 ₡)		      +70.8 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 58.57 RD$
(515.25 ₡)		 121.40 RD$
(1,067.93 ₡)		      +107.3 %
Water (12 oz small bottle) 41.98 RD$
(369.28 ₡)		 94.69 RD$
(832.96 ₡)		      +125.6 %
Markets
 Dominican Republic Edit Costa Rica Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 267.96 RD$
(2,357.19 ₡)		 415.89 RD$
(3,658.53 ₡)		      +55.2 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 89.29 RD$
(785.47 ₡)		 146.20 RD$
(1,286.08 ₡)		      +63.7 %
Rice (white), (1 lb) 32.29 RD$
(284.04 ₡)		 58.55 RD$
(515.09 ₡)		      +81.3 %
Eggs (regular) (12) 98.29 RD$
(864.64 ₡)		 202.25 RD$
(1,779.21 ₡)		      +105.8 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 188.59 RD$
(1,659.02 ₡)		 220.25 RD$
(1,937.52 ₡)		      +16.8 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 133.21 RD$
(1,171.88 ₡)		 248.23 RD$
(2,183.62 ₡)		      +86.3 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 239.34 RD$
(2,105.41 ₡)		 342.14 RD$
(3,009.77 ₡)		      +43.0 %
Apples (1 lb) 69.58 RD$
(612.05 ₡)		 119.33 RD$
(1,049.78 ₡)		      +71.5 %
Banana (1 lb) 22.58 RD$
(198.63 ₡)		 43.48 RD$
(382.52 ₡)		      +92.6 %
Oranges (1 lb) 61.86 RD$
(544.20 ₡)		 74.50 RD$
(655.36 ₡)		      +20.4 %
Tomato (1 lb) 38.25 RD$
(336.52 ₡)		 69.71 RD$
(613.21 ₡)		      +82.2 %
Potato (1 lb) 36.67 RD$
(322.55 ₡)		 67.91 RD$
(597.39 ₡)		      +85.2 %
Onion (1 lb) 58.41 RD$
(513.81 ₡)		 68.32 RD$
(600.98 ₡)		      +17.0 %
Lettuce (1 head) 46.06 RD$
(405.14 ₡)		 59.05 RD$
(519.46 ₡)		      +28.2 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 46.28 RD$
(407.11 ₡)		 139.11 RD$
(1,223.72 ₡)		      +200.6 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 550.00 RD$
(4,838.30 ₡)		 795.73 RD$
(7,000.00 ₡)		      +44.7 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 136.15 RD$
(1,197.70 ₡)		 130.43 RD$
(1,147.35 ₡)		      -4.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 183.86 RD$
(1,617.39 ₡)		 165.44 RD$
(1,455.36 ₡)		      -10.0 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 250.00 RD$
(2,199.23 ₡)		 284.19 RD$
(2,500.00 ₡)		      +13.7 %
Transportation
 Dominican Republic Edit Costa Rica Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 40.00 RD$
(351.88 ₡)		 56.84 RD$
(500.00 ₡)		      +42.1 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 2,500.00 RD$
(21,992.26 ₡)		 2,471.22 RD$
(21,739.13 ₡)		      -1.2 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 200.00 RD$
(1,759.38 ₡)		 102.02 RD$
(897.50 ₡)		      -49.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 241.40 RD$
(2,123.59 ₡)		 166.48 RD$
(1,464.50 ₡)		      -31.0 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 325.00 RD$
(2,858.99 ₡)		 414.63 RD$
(3,647.50 ₡)		      +27.6 %
Gasoline (1 gallon) 285.72 RD$
(2,513.49 ₡)		 330.96 RD$
(2,911.44 ₡)		      +15.8 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 1,560,000.00 RD$
(13,723,172.30 ₡)		 1,841,556.71 RD$
(16,200,000.00 ₡)		      +18.0 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 1,767,896.51 RD$
(15,552,018.24 ₡)		 1,976,882.29 RD$
(17,390,446.38 ₡)		      +11.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Dominican Republic Edit Costa Rica Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 3,225.89 RD$
(28,377.84 ₡)		 4,943.61 RD$
(43,488.43 ₡)		      +53.2 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 1,071.76 RD$
(9,428.17 ₡)		 1,413.99 RD$
(12,438.76 ₡)		      +31.9 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 2,522.06 RD$
(22,186.31 ₡)		 2,916.85 RD$
(25,659.28 ₡)		      +15.7 %
Sports And Leisure
 Dominican Republic Edit Costa Rica Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 1,523.53 RD$
(13,402.35 ₡)		 3,176.93 RD$
(27,947.12 ₡)		      +108.5 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 785.00 RD$
(6,905.57 ₡)		 1,856.61 RD$
(16,332.46 ₡)		      +136.5 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 350.00 RD$
(3,078.92 ₡)		 454.71 RD$
(4,000.00 ₡)		      +29.9 %
Childcare
 Dominican Republic Edit Costa Rica Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 15,780.00 RD$
(138,815.17 ₡)		 28,016.37 RD$
(246,457.32 ₡)		      +77.5 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 292,179.80 RD$
(2,570,278.04 ₡)		 529,043.21 RD$
(4,653,943.02 ₡)		      +81.1 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Dominican Republic Edit Costa Rica Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 2,654.23 RD$
(23,348.98 ₡)		 4,367.66 RD$
(38,421.88 ₡)		      +64.6 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 3,072.43 RD$
(27,027.85 ₡)		 2,967.92 RD$
(26,108.49 ₡)		      -3.4 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 4,740.27 RD$
(41,699.71 ₡)		 6,713.62 RD$
(59,059.09 ₡)		      +41.6 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 4,656.21 RD$
(40,960.27 ₡)		 5,798.28 RD$
(51,006.91 ₡)		      +24.5 %
Rent Per Month
 Dominican Republic Edit Costa Rica Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 28,982.45 RD$
(254,955.88 ₡)		 39,206.61 RD$
(344,896.88 ₡)		      +35.3 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 15,013.20 RD$
(132,069.73 ₡)		 28,118.38 RD$
(247,354.74 ₡)		      +87.3 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 54,233.74 RD$
(477,089.07 ₡)		 74,217.01 RD$
(652,880.02 ₡)		      +36.8 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 28,133.16 RD$
(247,484.77 ₡)		 53,131.15 RD$
(467,389.67 ₡)		      +88.9 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Dominican Republic Edit Costa Rica Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 8,182.93 RD$
(71,984.49 ₡)		 10,993.49 RD$
(96,708.71 ₡)		      +34.3 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 5,486.87 RD$
(48,267.50 ₡)		 7,154.62 RD$
(62,938.54 ₡)		      +30.4 %
Salaries And Financing
 Dominican Republic Edit Costa Rica Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 23,218.75 RD$
(204,253.16 ₡)		 52,441.84 RD$
(461,325.94 ₡)		      +125.9 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 12.72 9.86      -22.5 %
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