Cost of living in Dominica compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (53元) | 42元 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (38元) | 34元 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 15元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (16元) | 13元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$10 (26元) | 47元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (34元) | 14元 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 5.82元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.96 (16元) | 5.43元 | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$20 (53元) | 103元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (32元) | 8元 | + 314% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.50 (7元) | 14元 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (3,153元) | 8,580元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (3,153元) | 4,449元 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (788元) | 386元 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (1,839元) | 5,174元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (1,577元) | 3,034元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (1,314元) | 280元 | + 369% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (302元) | 87元 | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,283元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 525元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$36 (95元) | 38元 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (434元) | 443元 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (447元) | 233元 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (559元) | 593元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 532元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 131,184元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (7元) | 7元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 151元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 32元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (327元) | 357元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (68元) | 40元 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (39元) | 50元 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (26元) | 8元 | + 225% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (26元) | 11元 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (26元) | 74元 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (53元) | 179元 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (131元) | 96元 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (131元) | 1,203元 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 359元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (47元) | 67元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 32元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (13元) | 28元 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,283元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (197元) | 312元 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 20元 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,439 prices entered by 289 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is about the same as in China
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