Cost of living in Dominica compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (Taka 628) | Taka 288 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (Taka 456) | Taka 383 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 165 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Taka 82 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (Taka 187) | Taka 116 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 52 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$10 (Taka 314) | Taka 434 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (Taka 408) | Taka 186 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 25 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.96 (Taka 187) | Taka 426 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$20 (Taka 628) | Taka 1,811 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (Taka 377) | Taka 103 | + 265% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.50 (Taka 79) | Taka 42 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (Taka 37,683) | Taka 46,240 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (Taka 37,683) | Taka 27,702 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (Taka 9,421) | Taka 4,496 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (Taka 21,982) | Taka 34,541 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (Taka 18,842) | Taka 19,179 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (Taka 15,701) | Taka 3,784 | + 315% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (Taka 3,611) | Taka 1,257 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 36,803 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 12,836 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$36 (Taka 1,130) | Taka 341 | + 232% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 1,289 | - | |
| Clothes | + 150% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 150% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (Taka 5,181) | Taka 1,745 | + 197% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (Taka 5,338) | Taka 1,618 | + 230% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (Taka 6,679) | Taka 4,829 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,962 | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,174,310 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Taka 86) | Taka 94 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,580 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 189 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 588 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (Taka 3,913) | Taka 914 | + 328% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (Taka 816) | Taka 560 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (Taka 471) | Taka 256 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (Taka 314) | Taka 87 | + 261% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Taka 314) | Taka 102 | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Taka 314) | Taka 232 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (Taka 628) | Taka 1,040 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (Taka 1,570) | Taka 886 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (Taka 1,570) | Taka 2,026 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,404 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (Taka 565) | Taka 1,227 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 393 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Taka 157) | Taka 526 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (Taka 2,355) | Taka 1,895 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 277 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,351 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
31.403
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Dominica is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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