Cost of living in Dominica compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Dominica | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (50元) | 43元 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (36元) | 37元 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 17元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (22元) | 14元 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (15元) | 16元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (20元) | 9元 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (35元) | 48元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (32元) | 13元 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (16元) | 7元 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (53元) | 97元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (40元) | 9元 | + 329% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (8元) | 13元 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominica | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (2,996元) | 13,898元 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (2,996元) | 8,379元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (749元) | 462元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (1,748元) | 6,525元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (1,498元) | 4,376元 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (1,248元) | 516元 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (287元) | 140元 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (2,996元) | 1,829元 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 546元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (135元) | 50元 | + 170% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Dominica | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (412元) | 511元 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (424元) | 288元 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (531元) | 654元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (200元) | 844元 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is about the same as in China | ||||
| Dominica | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (7元) | 8元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Dominica | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (311元) | 386元 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (65元) | 30元 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (37元) | 19元 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 44元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (25元) | 21元 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (25元) | 16元 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (25元) | 82元 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominica | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (50元) | 260元 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (125元) | 122元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (125元) | 417元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 319元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (45元) | 90元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 31元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (12元) | 19元 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (187元) | 410元 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 38元 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,156 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 16% cheaper than in China
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