Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 64% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (RD$ 885) | RD$ 524 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.77 (RD$ 454) | RD$ 364 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.17 (RD$ 250) | RD$ 97 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (RD$ 68) | RD$ 53 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.57 (RD$ 203) | RD$ 85 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.89 (RD$ 149) | RD$ 59 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.73 (RD$ 294) | RD$ 213 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (RD$ 152) | RD$ 114 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (RD$ 71) | RD$ 65 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (RD$ 136) | RD$ 97 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (RD$ 628) | RD$ 955 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (RD$ 153) | RD$ 71 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (RD$ 73) | RD$ 30 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 234% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,760 (RD$ 138,554) | RD$ 29,604 | + 368% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,045 (RD$ 82,232) | RD$ 16,387 | + 402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (RD$ 11,076) | RD$ 3,896 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,004 (RD$ 79,054) | RD$ 21,273 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £814 (RD$ 64,100) | RD$ 11,287 | + 468% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £91 (RD$ 7,201) | RD$ 2,272 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (RD$ 1,997) | RD$ 1,452 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 (RD$ 25,017) | RD$ 31,236 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (RD$ 5,884) | RD$ 6,683 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (RD$ 492) | RD$ 279 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (RD$ 930) | RD$ 172 | + 442% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 64% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £65 (RD$ 5,085) | RD$ 1,972 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (RD$ 2,464) | RD$ 1,780 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (RD$ 5,678) | RD$ 3,164 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £69 (RD$ 5,464) | RD$ 3,985 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 154% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,789 (RD$ 1,636,132) | RD$ 806,919 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (RD$ 93) | RD$ 63 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (RD$ 6,374) | RD$ 1,796 | + 255% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 52% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.03 (RD$ 239) | RD$ 426 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (RD$ 701) | RD$ 345 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £78 (RD$ 6,170) | RD$ 1,610 | + 283% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.19 (RD$ 251) | RD$ 387 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.48 (RD$ 117) | RD$ 150 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 (RD$ 260) | RD$ 218 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.88 (RD$ 148) | RD$ 105 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.42 (RD$ 112) | RD$ 137 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (RD$ 1,134) | RD$ 593 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 90% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (RD$ 2,372) | RD$ 645 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (RD$ 1,419) | RD$ 454 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £136 (RD$ 10,667) | RD$ 1,698 | + 528% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (RD$ 4,340) | RD$ 2,362 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (RD$ 685) | RD$ 452 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.09 (RD$ 243) | RD$ 146 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.51 (RD$ 355) | RD$ 133 | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (RD$ 33,725) | RD$ 35,356 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (RD$ 9) | RD$ 8 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (RD$ 2,487) | RD$ 1,546 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (RD$ 922) | RD$ 205 | + 351% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 131% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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