Cost of living in Dominica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (R$ 42) | R$ 39 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (R$ 30) | R$ 37 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.58 | + 225% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (R$ 29) | R$ 25 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 207% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (R$ 44) | R$ 48 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 228% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.44 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Dominica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (R$ 2,499) | R$ 4,126 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (R$ 2,499) | R$ 2,757 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (R$ 625) | R$ 731 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (R$ 1,458) | R$ 3,029 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (R$ 1,249) | R$ 2,052 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (R$ 1,041) | R$ 508 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (R$ 239) | R$ 89 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (R$ 2,499) | R$ 1,795 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 635 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (R$ 112) | R$ 30 | + 275% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (R$ 344) | R$ 284 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (R$ 354) | R$ 283 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (R$ 443) | R$ 416 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (R$ 167) | R$ 310 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 117,788 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 (R$ 46) | R$ 6 | + 648% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 48 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (R$ 208) | R$ 276 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (R$ 54) | R$ 23 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (R$ 31) | R$ 14 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 (R$ 4.81) | R$ 8 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (R$ 21) | R$ 6 | + 247% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (R$ 21) | R$ 58 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (R$ 42) | R$ 117 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (R$ 104) | R$ 60 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (R$ 104) | R$ 234 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 240 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (R$ 37) | R$ 32 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,574 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (R$ 156) | R$ 142 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,860 prices entered by 1,508 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 43% more expensive than in Brazil
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