Cost of living in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 18% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 317 (£5.23) | £5.56 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 257 (£4.24) | £5.33 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 157 (£2.59) | £3.39 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 52 (£0.86) | £0.73 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 78 (£1.28) | £2.69 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 72 (£1.19) | £1.31 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 129 (£2.14) | £3.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 88 (£1.45) | £1.80 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 71 (£1.17) | £1.14 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 81 (£1.34) | £0.99 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 413 (£7) | £6 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 61 (£1.01) | £2.20 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 50 (£0.82) | £0.95 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 48% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 41,286 (£681) | £1,238 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 24,736 (£408) | £1,048 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 7,446 (£123) | £272 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 14,424 (£238) | £600 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 9,428 (£156) | £450 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,578 (£59) | £250 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,117 (£35) | £23 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 32,035 (£529) | £359 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,465 (£107) | £85 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 253 (£4.18) | £6.00 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 126 (£2.09) | £12 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 8% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,406 (£40) | £71 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,044 (£34) | £28 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 2,719 (£45) | £46 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 2,421 (£40) | £72 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 40% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 810,222 (£13,371) | £19,773 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 55 (£0.91) | £1.32 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 985 (£16) | £35 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,066 (£18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 8% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 285 (£4.71) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 126 (£2.09) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,383 (£23) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 314 (£5.19) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 118 (£1.94) | £1.02 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 181 (£2.99) | £1.60 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 81 (£1.34) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 108 (£1.78) | £1.25 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 201 (£3.32) | £10 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 33% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 917 (£15) | £26 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 400 (£7) | £12 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,338 (£22) | £33 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 1,810 (£30) | £56 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 315 (£5.19) | £6 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 82 (£1.35) | £3.25 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 114 (£1.89) | £3.87 | - 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RD$ 8,203 (£135) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (£0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,348 (£22) | £42 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 95 (£1.56) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 222 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 35% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £2,411
(RD$ 146,104)
in Santiago de los Caballeros.
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