Cost of living in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 28% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 308 (£4.47) | £4.63 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 252 (£3.66) | £4.93 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 115 (£1.67) | £3.67 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 57 (£0.83) | £0.81 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 76 (£1.10) | £2.67 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 79 (£1.15) | £1.31 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 134 (£1.94) | £5.00 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 116 (£1.68) | £2.07 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 62 (£0.91) | £1.14 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 81 (£1.17) | £1.25 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 442 (£6) | £6 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 62 (£0.90) | £2.25 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 58 (£0.84) | £1.00 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 59% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,348 (£469) | £793 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 19,197 (£278) | £1,510 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 7,446 (£108) | £159 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 17,941 (£260) | £1,458 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 9,428 (£137) | £397 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,578 (£52) | £250 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,087 (£30) | £23 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,535 (£443) | £320 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,445 (£64) | £85 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 253 (£3.68) | £6.00 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 138 (£2.00) | £11 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 9% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,238 (£32) | £71 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,365 (£34) | £28 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 2,500 (£36) | £46 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 2,899 (£42) | £72 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 30% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 996,274 (£14,453) | £19,356 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 59 (£0.86) | £1.24 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,337 (£19) | £32 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,415 (£21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 24% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 285 (£4.14) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 418 (£6) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,428 (£21) | £50 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 314 (£4.56) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 129 (£1.87) | £1.02 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 163 (£2.36) | £1.60 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 77 (£1.12) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 107 (£1.55) | £1.25 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 200 (£2.90) | £10 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 38% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 838 (£12) | £26 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 418 (£6) | £12 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,600 (£23) | £33 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 1,779 (£26) | £56 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 233 (£3.38) | £6 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 84 (£1.22) | £3.25 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 121 (£1.76) | £3.87 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,389 (£397) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (£0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,559 (£23) | £42 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 95 (£1.37) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 192 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) is 40% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,600
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,548
(RD$ 106,703)
in Santiago de los Caballeros.
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