- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 49% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (RD$ 693) | RD$ 344 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (RD$ 367) | RD$ 296 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.68 (RD$ 240) | RD$ 134 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 56 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.68 (RD$ 175) | RD$ 92 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (RD$ 126) | RD$ 68 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.50 (RD$ 294) | RD$ 197 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (RD$ 130) | RD$ 113 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (RD$ 56) | RD$ 60 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (RD$ 116) | RD$ 103 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (RD$ 556) | RD$ 559 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.80 (RD$ 117) | RD$ 70 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.89 (RD$ 58) | RD$ 47 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 156% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,804 (RD$ 117,752) | RD$ 32,817 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,205 (RD$ 78,625) | RD$ 19,566 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 (RD$ 10,070) | RD$ 4,622 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,091 (RD$ 71,225) | RD$ 23,628 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £751 (RD$ 49,005) | RD$ 14,862 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £147 (RD$ 9,592) | RD$ 3,468 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (RD$ 1,371) | RD$ 1,619 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £333 (RD$ 21,765) | RD$ 30,637 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (RD$ 5,437) | RD$ 5,476 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (RD$ 423) | RD$ 378 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (RD$ 716) | RD$ 340 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 3% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (RD$ 4,217) | RD$ 2,149 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (RD$ 2,084) | RD$ 2,602 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (RD$ 4,507) | RD$ 3,432 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (RD$ 4,803) | RD$ 3,817 | + 26% | |
| 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 | £18,310 (RD$ 1,195,059) | RD$ 1,027,320 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (RD$ 79) | RD$ 62 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (RD$ 6,419) | RD$ 1,741 | + 269% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.24 (RD$ 212) | RD$ 347 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (RD$ 539) | RD$ 503 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £69 (RD$ 4,484) | RD$ 1,342 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.29 (RD$ 215) | RD$ 445 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (RD$ 104) | RD$ 194 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (RD$ 209) | RD$ 211 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.74 (RD$ 114) | RD$ 106 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 124 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (RD$ 842) | RD$ 270 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 57% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (RD$ 1,966) | RD$ 1,480 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (RD$ 1,355) | RD$ 503 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £121 (RD$ 7,886) | RD$ 2,962 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (RD$ 3,600) | RD$ 2,424 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (RD$ 604) | RD$ 293 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (RD$ 192) | RD$ 113 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.36 (RD$ 285) | RD$ 148 | + 92% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £408 (RD$ 26,612) | RD$ 27,845 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (RD$ 9) | RD$ 8 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (RD$ 2,933) | RD$ 1,678 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (RD$ 657) | RD$ 190 | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,986 prices entered by 2,912 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 91% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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