Cost of living in Las Terrenas
compared to
Cost of living in Las Terrenas vs. Dominican Republic overall average
Las Terrenas is 3.3% cheaper than Dominican Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 1.8% more in Las Terrenas
- Groceries
-
pay 7.8% less in Las Terrenas
- Transportation
-
pay 2.1% more in Las Terrenas
- Housing
-
pay 29.1% more in Las Terrenas
- Childcare
-
pay 37.9% less in Las Terrenas
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 0.4% less in Las Terrenas
- Clothing
-
pay 10.2% less in Las Terrenas
The cost of housing, transportation, and restaurants in Las Terrenas are more expensive than in Dominican Republic. Expenses including childcare, clothing, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Las Terrenas.
Las Terrenas Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.24
DOP389.73
|
$4.83
-
$16.10
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.25
DOP452.59
|
$6.44
-
$8.86
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.97
DOP60.76
|
$0.48
-
$1.61
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.63
DOP39.22
|
$0.40
-
$1.61
|
Las Terrenas - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.34
DOP83.88
|
$0.64
-
$2.09
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.66
DOP228.35
|
$2.66
-
$5.68
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.57
DOP285.54
|
$3.66
-
$5.61
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.61
DOP100.58
|
$1.16
-
$4.03
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.47
DOP154.41
|
$1.39
-
$3.22
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.10
DOP68.54
|
$0.58
-
$1.61
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.38
DOP24.02
|
$0.29
-
$0.73
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.51
DOP31.93
|
$0.26
-
$2.90
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.51
DOP31.93
|
$0.51
-
$0.97
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.51
DOP31.93
|
$0.32
-
$1.45
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.01
DOP62.82
|
$0.51
-
$2.19
|
Las Terrenas - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.55
DOP284.36
|
$4.03
-
$4.83
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,626.22
DOP1,850,601.30
|
$24,151.81
-
$30,592.30
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$20.61
DOP1,287.37
|
$12.72
-
$37.84
|
Las Terrenas - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$34.89
DOP2,179.60
|
$16.10
-
$48.30
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$724.55
DOP45,259.27
|
$724.55
-
$724.55
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$434.73
DOP27,155.56
|
??
-
??
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$68.45
DOP4,275.51
|
$36.94
-
$123.13
|
Las Terrenas - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$80.51
DOP5,028.81
|
$80.51
-
$322.02
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$4,427.83
DOP276,584.43
|
$4,427.83
-
$9,660.73
|
Las Terrenas - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.42
DOP150.86
|
$1.61
-
$8.05
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.99
DOP124.46
|
$0.81
-
$4.03
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.83
DOP301.73
|
$4.83
-
$5.64
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$20.13
DOP1,257.20
|
$16.10
-
$24.15
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.25
DOP452.59
|
$5.64
-
$9.66
|
Las Terrenas - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$41.65
DOP2,601.78
|
$22.54
-
$96.53
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.25
DOP2,514.40
|
$40.25
-
$56.35
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$67.09
DOP4,190.67
|
$48.30
-
$120.68
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$80.51
DOP5,028.81
|
$80.51
-
$161.01
|
Las Terrenas - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Dominican Republic
to see the average cost of cities throughout Dominican Republic, like
Punta Cana,
La Vega,
Santiago,
Puerto Plata,
Sosua,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Las Terrenas.
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