- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 51% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (RD$ 694) | RD$ 341 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (RD$ 370) | RD$ 294 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (RD$ 240) | RD$ 138 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 56 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 (RD$ 178) | RD$ 92 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (RD$ 128) | RD$ 67 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (RD$ 295) | RD$ 194 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (RD$ 130) | RD$ 111 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 60 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (RD$ 119) | RD$ 103 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (RD$ 569) | RD$ 551 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (RD$ 119) | RD$ 69 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (RD$ 60) | RD$ 47 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 152% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,838 (RD$ 121,047) | RD$ 33,208 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,197 (RD$ 78,819) | RD$ 20,063 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £152 (RD$ 9,996) | RD$ 4,511 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,126 (RD$ 74,156) | RD$ 22,620 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £763 (RD$ 50,213) | RD$ 13,745 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £154 (RD$ 10,167) | RD$ 3,362 | + 202% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (RD$ 1,393) | RD$ 1,613 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £334 (RD$ 22,010) | RD$ 30,937 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (RD$ 5,542) | RD$ 5,528 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (RD$ 420) | RD$ 382 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (RD$ 726) | RD$ 621 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 3% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (RD$ 4,178) | RD$ 2,212 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (RD$ 2,119) | RD$ 2,630 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (RD$ 4,610) | RD$ 3,437 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (RD$ 4,671) | RD$ 3,913 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 129% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,214 (RD$ 1,199,391) | RD$ 1,022,730 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (RD$ 81) | RD$ 62 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £96 (RD$ 6,296) | RD$ 1,741 | + 262% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 31% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.22 (RD$ 212) | RD$ 328 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (RD$ 539) | RD$ 493 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (RD$ 4,597) | RD$ 1,374 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.40 (RD$ 224) | RD$ 450 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (RD$ 100) | RD$ 206 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (RD$ 213) | RD$ 216 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (RD$ 116) | RD$ 112 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.52 (RD$ 100) | RD$ 129 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (RD$ 834) | RD$ 280 | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 59% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (RD$ 2,011) | RD$ 1,464 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (RD$ 1,374) | RD$ 509 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 (RD$ 7,619) | RD$ 2,962 | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (RD$ 3,676) | RD$ 2,424 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (RD$ 604) | RD$ 306 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (RD$ 195) | RD$ 113 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (RD$ 286) | RD$ 152 | + 88% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (RD$ 26,388) | RD$ 27,845 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (RD$ 10) | RD$ 8 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (RD$ 2,855) | RD$ 1,634 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (RD$ 671) | RD$ 207 | + 223% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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DOP
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,372 prices entered by 2,876 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 92% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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