- Cost of Living
- Dominica
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominica compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 3% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$10 (Taka 310) | Taka 335 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | Taka 428 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 173 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Taka 74 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$2.10 (Taka 65) | Taka 98 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 58 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 373 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Taka 148 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 24 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 338 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 2,417 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Taka 101 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Taka 46 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Dominica is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 42,612 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Taka 35,009 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,026 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 44,270 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 26,672 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,605 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 2,007 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 43,423 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,696 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 299 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 545 | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,215 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,647 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$50 (Taka 1,552) | Taka 4,735 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,152 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Dominica is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,003,560 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 93 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,382 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Dominica is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 419 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 522 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,181 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 293 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 361 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 91 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 107 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 317 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Dominica is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 951 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 793 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,706 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,831 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,364 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 338 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 501 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,792 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 232 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,383 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
31.043
BDT
/
XCD
Cost of living in Dominica is about the same as in Bangladesh
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