Cost of living in Dominica compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (Taka 626) | Taka 232 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (Taka 454) | Taka 352 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 172 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (Taka 272) | Taka 75 | + 264% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (Taka 186) | Taka 106 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (Taka 251) | Taka 59 | + 322% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Taka 438) | Taka 550 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (Taka 407) | Taka 159 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 30 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (Taka 205) | Taka 440 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (Taka 662) | Taka 1,525 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (Taka 501) | Taka 102 | + 391% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (Taka 101) | Taka 41 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (Taka 37,578) | Taka 64,455 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (Taka 37,578) | Taka 35,328 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (Taka 9,395) | Taka 4,470 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (Taka 21,921) | Taka 38,399 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (Taka 18,789) | Taka 24,220 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (Taka 15,658) | Taka 4,012 | + 290% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (Taka 3,601) | Taka 1,158 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (Taka 37,578) | Taka 36,354 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,726 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (Taka 1,691) | Taka 332 | + 409% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (Taka 5,167) | Taka 1,956 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (Taka 5,324) | Taka 2,297 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (Taka 6,660) | Taka 5,736 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (Taka 2,505) | Taka 4,139 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,957,960 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Taka 86) | Taka 93 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,572 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 147 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 576 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (Taka 3,902) | Taka 1,088 | + 259% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (Taka 814) | Taka 406 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (Taka 470) | Taka 237 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (Taka 313) | Taka 86 | + 262% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 313) | Taka 107 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Taka 313) | Taka 240 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (Taka 626) | Taka 1,435 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (Taka 1,566) | Taka 984 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (Taka 1,566) | Taka 2,331 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,132 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (Taka 564) | Taka 1,157 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 302 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Taka 157) | Taka 600 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (Taka 2,349) | Taka 1,613 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 269 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,136 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
31.315
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Dominica is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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