Cost of living in Dominica compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (Taka 897) | Taka 253 | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (Taka 651) | Taka 506 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 234 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (Taka 390) | Taka 91 | + 330% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (Taka 267) | Taka 150 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (Taka 359) | Taka 78 | + 362% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Taka 628) | Taka 476 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (Taka 583) | Taka 307 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (Taka 449) | Taka 56 | + 702% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (Taka 294) | Taka 407 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (Taka 948) | Taka 1,609 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (Taka 718) | Taka 136 | + 429% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (Taka 144) | Taka 72 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (Taka 53,827) | Taka 40,565 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (Taka 53,827) | Taka 22,239 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (Taka 13,457) | Taka 4,221 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (Taka 31,399) | Taka 50,272 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (Taka 26,914) | Taka 31,111 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (Taka 22,428) | Taka 5,000 | + 349% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (Taka 5,158) | Taka 1,266 | + 308% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (Taka 53,827) | Taka 49,805 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (Taka 2,422) | Taka 568 | + 327% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 166% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 166% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (Taka 7,401) | Taka 2,505 | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (Taka 7,626) | Taka 2,407 | + 217% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (Taka 9,540) | Taka 5,268 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (Taka 3,588) | Taka 4,284 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 (Taka 987) | Taka 110 | + 797% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 250 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 308 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (Taka 4,486) | Taka 1,500 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (Taka 1,166) | Taka 360 | + 224% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (Taka 673) | Taka 191 | + 252% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 794 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 (Taka 104) | Taka 158 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 449) | Taka 200 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Taka 449) | Taka 205 | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (Taka 897) | Taka 1,513 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (Taka 2,243) | Taka 1,024 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (Taka 2,243) | Taka 3,000 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 3,597 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (Taka 807) | Taka 1,519 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 253 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Taka 224) | Taka 580 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (Taka 3,364) | Taka 2,307 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 327 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 406 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
44.856
BDT
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XCD
Cost of living in Dominica is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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