Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 81% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preston (United Kingdom) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| £9 (RD$ 699) | RD$ 558 | 25% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| £5.11 (RD$ 407) | RD$ 302 | 35% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £2.74 (RD$ 218) | RD$ 118 | 85% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.87 (RD$ 69) | RD$ 60 | 16% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.29 (RD$ 182) | RD$ 78 | 134% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £1.56 (RD$ 124) | RD$ 63 | 96% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £3.89 (RD$ 310) | RD$ 194 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £1.92 (RD$ 153) | RD$ 147 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| £0.65 (RD$ 51) | RD$ 72 | 29% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| £1.60 (RD$ 128) | RD$ 103 | 24% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £8 (RD$ 620) | RD$ 691 | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £1.96 (RD$ 156) | RD$ 66 | 137% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £0.85 (RD$ 68) | RD$ 34 | 100% |
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 114% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Preston (United Kingdom) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £976 (RD$ 77,692) | RD$ 43,580 | 78% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £783 (RD$ 62,393) | RD$ 19,187 | 225% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £92 (RD$ 7,303) | RD$ 4,775 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £723 (RD$ 57,620) | RD$ 25,239 | 128% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £747 (RD$ 59,502) | RD$ 12,120 | 391% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £83 (RD$ 6,585) | RD$ 2,368 | 178% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £24 (RD$ 1,875) | RD$ 1,379 | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £359 (RD$ 28,628) | RD$ 22,557 | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £94 (RD$ 7,455) | RD$ 6,315 | 18% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £4.74 (RD$ 377) | RD$ 254 | 49% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £9 (RD$ 728) | RD$ 185 | 294% |
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 84% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Preston (United Kingdom) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £60 (RD$ 4,746) | RD$ 2,043 | 132% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £33 (RD$ 2,605) | RD$ 1,373 | 90% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £61 (RD$ 4,898) | RD$ 3,455 | 42% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £63 (RD$ 5,033) | RD$ 4,078 | 23% |
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 92% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Preston (United Kingdom) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £19,412 (RD$ 1,545,967) | RD$ 795,493 | 94% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.28 (RD$ 102) | RD$ 55 | 84% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £44 (RD$ 3,477) | RD$ 1,665 | 109% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £10 (RD$ 802) | RD$ 663 | 21% |
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 56% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Preston (United Kingdom) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £3.88 (RD$ 309) | RD$ 309 | 0% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| £5.68 (RD$ 452) | RD$ 357 | 27% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £95 (RD$ 7,530) | RD$ 1,824 | 313% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £3.22 (RD$ 257) | RD$ 386 | 33% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £1.76 (RD$ 140) | RD$ 154 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £2.75 (RD$ 219) | RD$ 219 | 0% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £1.76 (RD$ 140) | RD$ 107 | 31% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.26 (RD$ 100) | RD$ 139 | 28% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £9 (RD$ 696) | RD$ 584 | 19% |
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 78% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Preston (United Kingdom) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £26 (RD$ 2,043) | RD$ 701 | 192% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £19 (RD$ 1,490) | RD$ 487 | 206% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £71 (RD$ 5,634) | RD$ 2,993 | 88% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £58 (RD$ 4,604) | RD$ 2,431 | 89% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £7 (RD$ 563) | RD$ 391 | 44% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £2.87 (RD$ 229) | RD$ 179 | 28% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £3.64 (RD$ 290) | RD$ 148 | 96% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £415 (RD$ 33,080) | RD$ 39,384 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.25 (RD$ 20) | RD$ 8 | 142% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £32 (RD$ 2,566) | RD$ 1,775 | 45% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £9 (RD$ 708) | RD$ 246 | 187% |
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 249,802 (£3,137) in Preston to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 138,000 in Santo Domingo.