Cost of living in Dominica compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (Taka 802) | Taka 350 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (Taka 582) | Taka 507 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 210 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (Taka 349) | Taka 88 | + 298% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (Taka 239) | Taka 129 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (Taka 321) | Taka 90 | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Taka 561) | Taka 369 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (Taka 521) | Taka 221 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 33 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (Taka 263) | Taka 386 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (Taka 848) | Taka 1,412 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (Taka 642) | Taka 110 | + 485% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (Taka 129) | Taka 70 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (Taka 48,125) | Taka 52,964 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (Taka 48,125) | Taka 24,651 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (Taka 12,031) | Taka 2,870 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (Taka 28,073) | Taka 34,158 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (Taka 24,063) | Taka 20,892 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (Taka 20,052) | Taka 2,246 | + 793% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (Taka 4,612) | Taka 1,396 | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (Taka 48,125) | Taka 35,407 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,748 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (Taka 2,166) | Taka 491 | + 341% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (Taka 6,617) | Taka 2,970 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (Taka 6,818) | Taka 3,111 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (Taka 8,529) | Taka 6,985 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (Taka 3,208) | Taka 4,408 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,754,770 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 (Taka 882) | Taka 111 | + 698% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 191 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 436 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (Taka 4,998) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (Taka 1,043) | Taka 487 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (Taka 602) | Taka 286 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 502 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 (Taka 93) | Taka 80 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 401) | Taka 212 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Taka 401) | Taka 389 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (Taka 802) | Taka 1,168 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (Taka 2,005) | Taka 858 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (Taka 2,005) | Taka 2,000 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,051 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (Taka 722) | Taka 1,000 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 215 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Taka 201) | Taka 533 | - 62% | |
| 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 3,008) | Taka 1,760 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 274 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 554 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
40.104
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XCD
Cost of living in Dominica is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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