- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 26% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (RD$ 615) | RD$ 417 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.55 (RD$ 346) | RD$ 313 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.72 (RD$ 232) | RD$ 189 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (RD$ 52) | RD$ 56 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (RD$ 165) | RD$ 87 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.03 (RD$ 127) | RD$ 85 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.58 (RD$ 285) | RD$ 186 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.88 (RD$ 117) | RD$ 111 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (RD$ 53) | RD$ 50 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (RD$ 108) | RD$ 102 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (RD$ 519) | RD$ 575 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.78 (RD$ 111) | RD$ 73 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 (RD$ 54) | RD$ 55 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 157% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,839 (RD$ 114,503) | RD$ 32,272 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,327 (RD$ 82,641) | RD$ 18,583 | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £166 (RD$ 10,328) | RD$ 5,226 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,120 (RD$ 69,741) | RD$ 25,819 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £840 (RD$ 52,299) | RD$ 15,222 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £136 (RD$ 8,469) | RD$ 3,128 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (RD$ 1,295) | RD$ 1,812 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £324 (RD$ 20,205) | RD$ 28,335 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (RD$ 4,747) | RD$ 5,812 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (RD$ 397) | RD$ 488 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (RD$ 682) | RD$ 219 | + 211% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 5% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (RD$ 4,062) | RD$ 1,626 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (RD$ 1,962) | RD$ 2,891 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (RD$ 4,346) | RD$ 3,570 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (RD$ 4,749) | RD$ 3,712 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 126% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,124 (RD$ 1,128,644) | RD$ 832,510 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (RD$ 73) | RD$ 73 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £108 (RD$ 6,734) | RD$ 1,935 | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 47% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.00 (RD$ 187) | RD$ 290 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (RD$ 504) | RD$ 149 | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £68 (RD$ 4,231) | RD$ 1,272 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.81 (RD$ 175) | RD$ 261 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.68 (RD$ 105) | RD$ 140 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 (RD$ 206) | RD$ 230 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (RD$ 107) | RD$ 122 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.63 (RD$ 101) | RD$ 154 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (RD$ 823) | RD$ 539 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 70% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (RD$ 1,881) | RD$ 1,359 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (RD$ 1,257) | RD$ 462 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £114 (RD$ 7,118) | RD$ 2,353 | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (RD$ 3,389) | RD$ 2,763 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (RD$ 553) | RD$ 296 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (RD$ 187) | RD$ 94 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.39 (RD$ 273) | RD$ 171 | + 60% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £404 (RD$ 25,133) | RD$ 18,456 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (RD$ 8) | RD$ 5.84 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £47 (RD$ 2,897) | RD$ 1,292 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (RD$ 589) | RD$ 128 | + 360% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 88% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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