Cost of living in Dominica compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (48元) | 56元 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (35元) | 37元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (21元) | 13元 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (14元) | 14元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (19元) | 8元 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (34元) | 56元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (31元) | 13元 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 7元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (16元) | 6元 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (51元) | 119元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (38元) | 9元 | + 341% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (8元) | 10元 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (2,875元) | 7,754元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (2,875元) | 4,503元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (719元) | 412元 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (1,677元) | 6,949元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (1,437元) | 4,162元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (1,198元) | 272元 | + 340% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (275元) | 88元 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (2,875元) | 2,091元 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 619元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (129元) | 43元 | + 197% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 41元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (395元) | 415元 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (407元) | 206元 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (509元) | 590元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (192元) | 663元 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 159,594元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (7元) | 6元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 176元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 30元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (299元) | 440元 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (62元) | 35元 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (36元) | 38元 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (24元) | 10元 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (24元) | 11元 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (24元) | 80元 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (48元) | 206元 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (120元) | 97元 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (120元) | 743元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 429元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (43元) | 67元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 35元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (12元) | 32元 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,096元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (180元) | 481元 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 23元 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,009 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.395
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Cost of living in Dominica is 7% cheaper than in China
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