Cost of living in Dominica compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (Taka 636) | Taka 281 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (Taka 461) | Taka 397 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 233 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (Taka 276) | Taka 86 | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (Taka 189) | Taka 110 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (Taka 254) | Taka 57 | + 343% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Taka 445) | Taka 371 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (Taka 413) | Taka 185 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 26 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (Taka 208) | Taka 489 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (Taka 672) | Taka 1,518 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (Taka 508) | Taka 109 | + 364% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (Taka 102) | Taka 46 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (Taka 38,134) | Taka 35,010 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (Taka 38,134) | Taka 20,341 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (Taka 9,534) | Taka 3,984 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (Taka 22,245) | Taka 26,136 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (Taka 19,067) | Taka 16,632 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (Taka 15,889) | Taka 2,826 | + 462% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (Taka 3,655) | Taka 913 | + 300% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (Taka 38,134) | Taka 37,121 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,580 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (Taka 1,716) | Taka 413 | + 315% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 226 | - | |
| Clothes | + 160% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 160% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (Taka 5,243) | Taka 1,323 | + 296% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (Taka 5,402) | Taka 1,678 | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (Taka 6,758) | Taka 4,600 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (Taka 2,542) | Taka 5,408 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,457,360 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Taka 87) | Taka 86 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,146 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 296 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 1,395 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (Taka 3,960) | Taka 1,191 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (Taka 826) | Taka 498 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (Taka 477) | Taka 208 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 451 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (Taka 318) | Taka 177 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 318) | Taka 206 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Taka 318) | Taka 307 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (Taka 636) | Taka 1,410 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (Taka 1,589) | Taka 801 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (Taka 1,589) | Taka 1,939 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,520 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (Taka 572) | Taka 1,328 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 393 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Taka 159) | Taka 641 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (Taka 2,383) | Taka 1,057 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 260 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 662 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
31.778
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Dominica is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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