Cost of living in Puebla, Mexico vs San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 11% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 177 (RD$ 504) | RD$ 530 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 109 (RD$ 312) | RD$ 339 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 47 (RD$ 133) | RD$ 58 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (RD$ 61) | RD$ 53 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 33 (RD$ 94) | RD$ 92 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (RD$ 61) | RD$ 40 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 65 (RD$ 184) | RD$ 197 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (RD$ 134) | RD$ 65 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (RD$ 72) | RD$ 50 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (RD$ 62) | RD$ 134 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 202 (RD$ 576) | RD$ 600 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 (RD$ 103) | RD$ 70 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (RD$ 62) | RD$ 27 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is about the same as in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 15,856 (RD$ 45,264) | RD$ 20,392 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,632 (RD$ 21,788) | RD$ 15,000 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,158 (RD$ 3,307) | RD$ 3,500 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,318 (RD$ 32,310) | RD$ 45,000 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,213 (RD$ 14,882) | RD$ 10,000 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,093 (RD$ 3,119) | RD$ 1,000 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 459 (RD$ 1,309) | RD$ 2,100 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,446 (RD$ 21,257) | RD$ 43,000 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,097 (RD$ 5,988) | RD$ 6,000 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 79 (RD$ 224) | RD$ 500 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 77 (RD$ 218) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 783 (RD$ 2,234) | RD$ 600 | + 272% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 577 (RD$ 1,648) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,350 (RD$ 3,854) | RD$ 3,000 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,006 (RD$ 2,873) | RD$ 13,000 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 411,918 (RD$ 1,175,916) | RD$ 450,000 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (RD$ 53) | RD$ 65 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 503 (RD$ 1,436) | RD$ 1,246 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 181 (RD$ 518) | RD$ 1,684 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 80 (RD$ 228) | RD$ 370 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 115 (RD$ 330) | RD$ 438 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 543 (RD$ 1,551) | RD$ 877 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (RD$ 196) | RD$ 100 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (RD$ 174) | RD$ 118 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (RD$ 174) | RD$ 176 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 77 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (RD$ 91) | RD$ 104 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 195 (RD$ 556) | RD$ 570 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 50% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 313 (RD$ 892) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 129 (RD$ 367) | RD$ 200 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 895 (RD$ 2,556) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 735 (RD$ 2,099) | RD$ 1,200 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 116 (RD$ 331) | RD$ 1,500 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 (RD$ 205) | RD$ 60 | + 242% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (RD$ 87) | RD$ 150 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,830 (RD$ 36,626) | RD$ 12,300 | + 198% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.76 (RD$ 8) | RD$ 3.00 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,282 (RD$ 3,660) | RD$ 1,500 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (RD$ 170) | RD$ 150 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 12% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 73,642 (Mex$ 25,797) in Puebla to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 66,000 in San Juan de la Maguana.
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