Cost of living comparison
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Las Terrenas vs. Quito Cost of Living Summary
Las Terrenas is 3.6% more expensive than Quito.
- Restaurants
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pay 1.4% less in Las Terrenas
- Groceries
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pay 0.8% less in Las Terrenas
- Transportation
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pay 58.1% more in Las Terrenas
- Housing
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pay 73.7% more in Las Terrenas
- Childcare
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pay 62.1% less in Las Terrenas
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 18.9% less in Las Terrenas
- Clothing
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pay 23.6% less in Las Terrenas
Las Terrenas vs. Quito Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Las Terrenas instead of Quito, you would:
pay 1.4% less for restaurants
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Quito
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Las Terrenas
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.00
|
$6.24
DOP369.49
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.38
|
$7.25
DOP429.08
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.13
|
$0.97
DOP57.61
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.73
|
$0.63
DOP37.19
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pay 0.8% less for groceries
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Quito
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Las Terrenas
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.62
|
$1.34
DOP79.52
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.18
|
$3.66
DOP216.48
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.06
|
$4.57
DOP270.71
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.43
|
$1.61
DOP95.35
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|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.52
|
$2.47
DOP146.39
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.98
|
$1.10
DOP64.98
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.51
|
$0.38
DOP22.77
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.48
|
$0.51
DOP30.28
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.59
|
$0.51
DOP30.28
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.68
|
$0.51
DOP30.28
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
|
$1.01
DOP59.55
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pay 58.1% more for transportation
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Quito
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Las Terrenas
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.63
|
$4.55
DOP269.59
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$27.00
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,000.00
|
$29,626.22
DOP2M
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.50
|
$20.61
DOP1,220.49
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pay 73.7% more for housing
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Quito
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Las Terrenas
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$28.44
|
$34.89
DOP2,066.36
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$448.12
|
$724.55
DOP42,907.94
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$317.19
|
$434.73
DOP25,744.76
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$25.07
|
$68.45
DOP4,053.39
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pay 62.1% less for childcare
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Quito
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Las Terrenas
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$283.25
|
$80.51
DOP4,767.55
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,360.00
|
$4,427.83
DOP262K
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pay 18.9% less for entertainment and sports
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Quito
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Las Terrenas
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.38
|
$2.42
DOP143.03
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.96
|
$1.99
DOP118.00
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.00
|
$4.83
DOP286.05
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$38.55
|
$20.13
DOP1,191.89
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.00
|
$7.25
DOP429.08
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pay 23.6% less for clothing
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Quito
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Las Terrenas
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$60.15
|
$41.65
DOP2,466.61
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.83
|
$40.25
DOP2,383.77
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|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$105.42
|
$67.09
DOP3,972.96
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$92.78
|
$80.51
DOP4,767.55
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