Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 25% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| United Kingdom | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (RD$ 929) | RD$ 546 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (RD$ 427) | RD$ 374 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (RD$ 228) | RD$ 167 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (RD$ 72) | RD$ 68 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.25 (RD$ 222) | RD$ 120 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.89 (RD$ 129) | RD$ 75 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.79 (RD$ 258) | RD$ 224 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (RD$ 133) | RD$ 159 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (RD$ 65) | RD$ 87 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (RD$ 118) | RD$ 132 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (RD$ 547) | RD$ 1,105 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.20 (RD$ 150) | RD$ 71 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.05 (RD$ 71) | RD$ 53 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 120% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| United Kingdom | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,845 (RD$ 125,857) | RD$ 44,498 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,257 (RD$ 85,802) | RD$ 25,268 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £218 (RD$ 14,871) | RD$ 3,254 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,075 (RD$ 73,375) | RD$ 37,110 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £756 (RD$ 51,562) | RD$ 16,257 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £119 (RD$ 8,096) | RD$ 2,134 | + 279% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (RD$ 1,782) | RD$ 2,265 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £302 (RD$ 20,639) | RD$ 23,009 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £87 (RD$ 5,923) | RD$ 5,748 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (RD$ 421) | RD$ 268 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (RD$ 955) | RD$ 316 | + 202% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| United Kingdom | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £61 (RD$ 4,180) | RD$ 3,241 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (RD$ 2,154) | RD$ 2,258 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (RD$ 4,570) | RD$ 5,192 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £69 (RD$ 4,679) | RD$ 5,795 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 30% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| United Kingdom | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,499 (RD$ 1,739,886) | RD$ 1,990,270 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.65 (RD$ 113) | RD$ 105 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £78 (RD$ 5,315) | RD$ 3,354 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 35% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| United Kingdom | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.52 (RD$ 241) | RD$ 387 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (RD$ 704) | RD$ 413 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (RD$ 5,510) | RD$ 1,997 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.35 (RD$ 229) | RD$ 394 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.70 (RD$ 116) | RD$ 119 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.55 (RD$ 242) | RD$ 271 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.29 (RD$ 156) | RD$ 123 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.72 (RD$ 117) | RD$ 170 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (RD$ 987) | RD$ 720 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 16% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| United Kingdom | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (RD$ 2,465) | RD$ 1,305 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (RD$ 1,283) | RD$ 611 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 (RD$ 10,125) | RD$ 2,426 | + 317% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (RD$ 4,065) | RD$ 3,765 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (RD$ 637) | RD$ 427 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.25 (RD$ 222) | RD$ 268 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.67 (RD$ 319) | RD$ 207 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 (RD$ 29,523) | RD$ 22,115 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (RD$ 7) | RD$ 15 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (RD$ 2,243) | RD$ 3,689 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (RD$ 853) | RD$ 204 | + 319% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 43% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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