Cost of Living in Puerto Plata

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Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 550.00 RD$ 350.00-1,000.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 3,000.00 RD$ 2,400.00-5,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 450.00 RD$ 429.00-500.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 150.00 RD$ 120.00-250.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 300.00 RD$ 150.00-450.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 60.00 RD$ 50.00-250.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 56.67 RD$ 30.00-100.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 20.00 RD$ 20.00-60.00
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 86.09 RD$ 70.00-97.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 85.83 RD$ 36.29-117.93
White Rice (1 lb) 44.57 RD$ 36.29-50.00
Eggs (12, Large Size) 139.00 RD$ 72.00-240.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 216.47 RD$ 158.76-320.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 152.84 RD$ 86.18-189.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 190.61 RD$ 113.40-225.00
Apples (1 lb) 88.38 RD$ 70.00-100.00
Bananas (1 lb) 23.72 RD$ 18.14-45.36
Oranges (1 lb) 80.20 RD$ 15.88-180.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) 52.03 RD$ 41.00-60.00
Potatoes (1 lb) 59.56 RD$ 30.00-90.00
Onions (1 lb) 62.27 RD$ 50.00-70.00
Lettuce (1 Head) 71.28 RD$ 39.00-120.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 58.89 RD$ 30.00-85.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 687.00 RD$ 400.00-1,100.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 155.77 RD$ 142.86-200.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 193.74 RD$ 125.00-275.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 330.00 RD$ 312.00-350.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ?
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ?
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 200.00 RD$ 150.00-350.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 217.26 RD$ 193.12-217.26
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 350.00 RD$ 350.00-350.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 76.93 RD$ 74.00-77.43
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 1,100,000.00 RD$ 1,088,000.00-1,200,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 2,069,568.12 RD$ 2,034,000.00-2,100,665.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 6,249.72 RD$ 3,500.00-10,000.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 2,317.78 RD$ 800.00-5,000.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 2,256.00 RD$ 1,500.00-3,100.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership ?
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) ?
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 425.00 RD$ 320.00-500.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 15,666.67 RD$ 12,000.00-20,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 434,500.00 RD$ 250,000.00-600,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 3,513.61 RD$ 1,400.00-5,995.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 2,866.67 RD$ 2,500.00-3,000.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 5,249.38 RD$ 3,000.00-7,495.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 7,499.17 RD$ 5,000.00-10,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 30,000.00 RD$
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 20,000.00 RD$
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 52,500.00 RD$ 30,000.00-75,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 35,000.00 RD$
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre ?
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre ?
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) ?
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 13.91 10.00-16.00

Prices in Puerto Plata

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Last update: 24 December 2024
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2 Comments so far
Ish on Nov 26, 2021:
My apartment in Las Mercedes Puerto Plata was 200 pesos to fill my tank.
Anonymous on Nov 07, 2020:
Im not sure how much the water is, I know they deliver the water bill manually and place it on your gate (Saw they guy delivery it to the land lady). I would hope that online is an option too. Im renting a 500usd furnished 1dr in los reyes.