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 (53元) | 46元 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (38元) | 40元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (23元) | 18元 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (16元) | 19元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (21元) | 11元 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (37元) | 63元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (34元) | 15元 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (17元) | 7元 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (56元) | 118元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (42元) | 8元 | + 400% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (8元) | 16元 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominica | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (3,163元) | 15,059元 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (3,163元) | 9,006元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (791元) | 421元 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (1,845元) | 7,547元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (1,581元) | 4,347元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (1,318元) | 262元 | + 403% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (303元) | 115元 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (3,163元) | 1,143元 | + 177% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 589元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (142元) | 39元 | + 269% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Dominica | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (435元) | 529元 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (448元) | 248元 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (561元) | 626元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (211元) | 828元 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 100% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Dominica | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 161,247元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 (58元) | 9元 | + 576% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominica | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 39元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (264元) | 391元 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (69元) | 53元 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (40元) | 33元 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 (6元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (26元) | 15元 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (26元) | 74元 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominica | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (53元) | 265元 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (132元) | 110元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (132元) | 1,294元 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 348元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (47元) | 79元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 29元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (13元) | 18元 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (198元) | 410元 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 24元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,340 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 8% more expensive than in China
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