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| Expense | Puerto Plata | San Cristóbal | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.09 | $5.09 | Puerto Plata |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.35 | $20.35 | Puerto Plata |
| Cappuccino | $1.53 | $1.53 | Puerto Plata |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $115 | $115 | Puerto Plata |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.66 | $18.66 | Puerto Plata |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.18 | $49.18 | Puerto Plata |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.25 | $14.25 | Puerto Plata |
| Fitness club membership | $14.25 | $14.25 | Puerto Plata |
| Cinema ticket | $3.73 | $3.73 | Puerto Plata |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $210 | $210 | Puerto Plata |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $146 | $146 | Puerto Plata |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $439 | $439 | Puerto Plata |
| Total single-person budget | $485 | $485 | Puerto Plata |
| Average net salary | $477 | $477 |
Puerto Plata is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Puerto Plata runs about $485 versus $485 in San Cristóbal — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Puerto Plata leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Puerto Plata · Full cost of living in San Cristóbal