- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Dominican Republic
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 53% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (RD$ 688) | RD$ 313 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.65 (RD$ 371) | RD$ 295 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.79 (RD$ 249) | RD$ 131 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 56 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (RD$ 174) | RD$ 97 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 (RD$ 129) | RD$ 68 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.71 (RD$ 309) | RD$ 184 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (RD$ 131) | RD$ 119 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (RD$ 54) | RD$ 63 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 (RD$ 117) | RD$ 102 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (RD$ 571) | RD$ 595 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 (RD$ 121) | RD$ 67 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (RD$ 61) | RD$ 45 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 166% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,952 (RD$ 128,071) | RD$ 32,488 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,249 (RD$ 81,967) | RD$ 20,192 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £160 (RD$ 10,467) | RD$ 4,511 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,260 (RD$ 82,702) | RD$ 22,968 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £851 (RD$ 55,839) | RD$ 13,923 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £121 (RD$ 7,937) | RD$ 3,449 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (RD$ 1,460) | RD$ 1,594 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £341 (RD$ 22,370) | RD$ 30,670 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (RD$ 5,656) | RD$ 5,436 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (RD$ 437) | RD$ 380 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (RD$ 717) | RD$ 540 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (RD$ 4,371) | RD$ 2,240 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (RD$ 2,128) | RD$ 2,345 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (RD$ 4,774) | RD$ 3,363 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (RD$ 4,940) | RD$ 3,803 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 124% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,826 (RD$ 1,235,351) | RD$ 1,035,640 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (RD$ 83) | RD$ 62 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (RD$ 6,419) | RD$ 1,912 | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 23% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.40 (RD$ 223) | RD$ 398 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (RD$ 555) | RD$ 493 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £77 (RD$ 5,037) | RD$ 1,323 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.56 (RD$ 234) | RD$ 450 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.55 (RD$ 102) | RD$ 219 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.25 (RD$ 213) | RD$ 207 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (RD$ 119) | RD$ 116 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (RD$ 101) | RD$ 135 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (RD$ 824) | RD$ 295 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 55% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (RD$ 2,058) | RD$ 1,592 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (RD$ 1,388) | RD$ 526 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £106 (RD$ 6,988) | RD$ 2,962 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (RD$ 3,752) | RD$ 2,469 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (RD$ 596) | RD$ 311 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 (RD$ 199) | RD$ 122 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.49 (RD$ 295) | RD$ 153 | + 92% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (RD$ 26,253) | RD$ 27,845 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (RD$ 11) | RD$ 8 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (RD$ 2,929) | RD$ 1,747 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (RD$ 689) | RD$ 202 | + 242% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,079 prices entered by 2,584 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 94% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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