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Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
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About Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$510
RD$30,015.01
Family of 4 / mo
$1,302
RD$76,560.65
Avg salary (after tax)
$653
RD$38,415.24
Puerto Plata, officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata; is a major coastal city in the Dominican Republic, and capital of the Puerto Plata Province. The city is a major trading port as well as a tourism hub; Puerto Plata has resorts such as Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada, which are located east of the city proper. There are 100,000 hotel beds in the city. The first aerial tramway of the Caribbean is located in Puerto Plata, in which visitors can ride up to the Pico Isabel de Torres, a 793-meter (2600-foot) high mountain within the city.
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Fashion
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $7,290
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $3,390
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $2,643
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $4,438
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.17
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $38,417
Food - Beverages
- CappuccinoUSD $118.36
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $145.55
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $247.92
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $58.38
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $63.18
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $364.68
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $3,604
- Fast Food ComboUSD $615.79
Food - Grocery
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $309.65
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $788.21
- Apples (1 kg)USD $174.18
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $52.78
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $80.93
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $31.67
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $96.77
- Onions (1 kg)USD $80.93
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $51.18
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $67.18
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $474.24
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $233.52
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $89.73
- Dozen EggsUSD $123.96
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $700.24
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $313.17
- Milk (1 litre)USD $91.5
Housing
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $31,620
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $49,983
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $8,555
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $10,644
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $15,567
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $15,080
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $2,262
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $9,121
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $681.37
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $408.66
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $87,561
Transportation
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $219.13
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $3,648,381
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $72.78
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $255.11
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $2,408
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $317.49
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $2,189,032
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $5,285
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $3,648