- 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$ 690) | RD$ 325 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (RD$ 360) | RD$ 294 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.61 (RD$ 233) | RD$ 130 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (RD$ 56) | RD$ 56 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.68 (RD$ 172) | RD$ 96 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (RD$ 124) | RD$ 67 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.52 (RD$ 291) | RD$ 194 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (RD$ 127) | RD$ 111 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (RD$ 54) | RD$ 60 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (RD$ 113) | RD$ 101 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (RD$ 551) | RD$ 569 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (RD$ 117) | RD$ 67 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (RD$ 60) | RD$ 47 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 149% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,858 (RD$ 119,625) | RD$ 33,626 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,198 (RD$ 77,124) | RD$ 20,063 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (RD$ 10,120) | RD$ 4,511 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,145 (RD$ 73,705) | RD$ 22,620 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £783 (RD$ 50,439) | RD$ 13,923 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (RD$ 9,360) | RD$ 3,362 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (RD$ 1,386) | RD$ 1,613 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £338 (RD$ 21,738) | RD$ 30,937 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (RD$ 5,493) | RD$ 5,528 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (RD$ 412) | RD$ 382 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (RD$ 703) | RD$ 538 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 1% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (RD$ 4,065) | RD$ 2,212 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (RD$ 2,083) | RD$ 2,630 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (RD$ 4,519) | RD$ 3,437 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (RD$ 4,664) | RD$ 3,748 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 119% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,349 (RD$ 1,181,562) | RD$ 1,050,170 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (RD$ 80) | RD$ 62 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (RD$ 6,037) | RD$ 1,741 | + 247% | |
| 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) | £3.33 (RD$ 215) | RD$ 328 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (RD$ 523) | RD$ 493 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (RD$ 4,777) | RD$ 1,374 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 (RD$ 224) | RD$ 450 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (RD$ 98) | RD$ 206 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (RD$ 207) | RD$ 216 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (RD$ 116) | RD$ 112 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (RD$ 99) | RD$ 129 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (RD$ 811) | RD$ 280 | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 53% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (RD$ 1,986) | RD$ 1,464 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (RD$ 1,346) | RD$ 513 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (RD$ 7,391) | RD$ 2,962 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (RD$ 3,496) | RD$ 2,424 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (RD$ 579) | RD$ 303 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (RD$ 191) | RD$ 113 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.36 (RD$ 280) | RD$ 152 | + 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (RD$ 25,846) | RD$ 27,845 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (RD$ 9) | RD$ 8 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (RD$ 2,769) | RD$ 1,634 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (RD$ 657) | RD$ 213 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 87% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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