Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 60% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (RD$ 781) | RD$ 303 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.80 (RD$ 402) | RD$ 320 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (RD$ 230) | RD$ 140 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (RD$ 59) | RD$ 56 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.32 (RD$ 161) | RD$ 83 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (RD$ 134) | RD$ 68 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.85 (RD$ 267) | RD$ 157 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.82 (RD$ 127) | RD$ 135 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.97 (RD$ 67) | RD$ 56 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.77 (RD$ 123) | RD$ 128 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (RD$ 534) | RD$ 582 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.93 (RD$ 134) | RD$ 64 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.96 (RD$ 66) | RD$ 37 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 199% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,790 (RD$ 124,271) | RD$ 30,646 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,347 (RD$ 93,515) | RD$ 14,566 | + 542% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £132 (RD$ 9,147) | RD$ 3,400 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,028 (RD$ 71,389) | RD$ 25,630 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £887 (RD$ 61,592) | RD$ 12,327 | + 400% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £109 (RD$ 7,560) | RD$ 2,757 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (RD$ 1,583) | RD$ 1,465 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £315 (RD$ 21,879) | RD$ 23,693 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (RD$ 5,917) | RD$ 6,518 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (RD$ 452) | RD$ 327 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (RD$ 807) | RD$ 234 | + 245% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 51% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (RD$ 4,689) | RD$ 2,297 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (RD$ 2,087) | RD$ 1,404 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (RD$ 4,756) | RD$ 3,956 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (RD$ 4,931) | RD$ 4,939 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 111% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,092 (RD$ 1,394,732) | RD$ 719,947 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 61 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (RD$ 5,591) | RD$ 2,186 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 30% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.67 (RD$ 255) | RD$ 390 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (RD$ 598) | RD$ 471 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (RD$ 5,771) | RD$ 1,649 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.03 (RD$ 210) | RD$ 431 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.41 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 150 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.37 (RD$ 234) | RD$ 206 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (RD$ 119) | RD$ 107 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (RD$ 99) | RD$ 142 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (RD$ 849) | RD$ 440 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 62% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (RD$ 2,051) | RD$ 1,024 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (RD$ 1,368) | RD$ 500 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £106 (RD$ 7,362) | RD$ 3,374 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (RD$ 3,737) | RD$ 2,211 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (RD$ 613) | RD$ 293 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 (RD$ 204) | RD$ 125 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.40 (RD$ 305) | RD$ 135 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £388 (RD$ 26,916) | RD$ 31,056 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (RD$ 8) | RD$ 5.75 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (RD$ 2,305) | RD$ 2,035 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (RD$ 774) | RD$ 194 | + 300% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 103% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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