Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Dominican Republic
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 57% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
United Kingdom | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (RD$ 1,008) | RD$ 540 | + 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (RD$ 582) | RD$ 422 | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 (RD$ 320) | RD$ 190 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (RD$ 90) | RD$ 73 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (RD$ 273) | RD$ 118 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.28 (RD$ 171) | RD$ 85 | + 102% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 (RD$ 401) | RD$ 257 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (RD$ 160) | RD$ 159 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (RD$ 67) | RD$ 70 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 (RD$ 148) | RD$ 134 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (RD$ 757) | RD$ 784 | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.36 (RD$ 178) | RD$ 81 | + 119% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (RD$ 78) | RD$ 47 | + 67% | |
Housing | + 177% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 177% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
United Kingdom | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,997 (RD$ 150,119) | RD$ 57,457 | + 161% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,637 (RD$ 123,041) | RD$ 28,006 | + 339% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £229 (RD$ 17,242) | RD$ 4,183 | + 312% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,818 (RD$ 136,652) | RD$ 28,370 | + 382% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,060 (RD$ 79,633) | RD$ 13,550 | + 488% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £190 (RD$ 14,254) | RD$ 1,976 | + 621% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (RD$ 1,946) | RD$ 1,584 | + 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 (RD$ 24,368) | RD$ 28,006 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (RD$ 6,241) | RD$ 6,815 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (RD$ 490) | RD$ 466 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (RD$ 1,194) | RD$ 1,242 | - 4% | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 54% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
United Kingdom | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (RD$ 5,485) | RD$ 2,446 | + 124% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (RD$ 2,439) | RD$ 1,766 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (RD$ 6,077) | RD$ 4,580 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (RD$ 6,210) | RD$ 5,309 | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 115% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 115% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
United Kingdom | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,126 (RD$ 1,888,374) | RD$ 632,273 | + 199% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (RD$ 109) | RD$ 76 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £85 (RD$ 6,355) | RD$ 2,698 | + 136% | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 55% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
United Kingdom | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.04 (RD$ 379) | RD$ 308 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (RD$ 590) | RD$ 275 | + 115% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (RD$ 5,558) | RD$ 2,161 | + 157% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.77 (RD$ 358) | RD$ 159 | + 126% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 (RD$ 148) | RD$ 152 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.78 (RD$ 284) | RD$ 267 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (RD$ 180) | RD$ 133 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (RD$ 133) | RD$ 148 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (RD$ 1,062) | RD$ 642 | + 65% | |
Entertainment | + 89% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 89% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
United Kingdom | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (RD$ 3,002) | RD$ 1,462 | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (RD$ 1,446) | RD$ 697 | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (RD$ 9,303) | RD$ 2,320 | + 301% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (RD$ 5,177) | RD$ 3,640 | + 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (RD$ 805) | RD$ 497 | + 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.71 (RD$ 279) | RD$ 227 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.75 (RD$ 433) | RD$ 167 | + 159% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (RD$ 40,330) | RD$ 23,456 | + 72% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (RD$ 21) | RD$ 8 | + 159% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (RD$ 2,622) | RD$ 2,882 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (RD$ 1,021) | RD$ 261 | + 291% | |
TOTAL | + 109% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,578 prices entered by 735 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 109% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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