Cost of living in Dominica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominica | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (₨641) | ₨383 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (₨465) | ₨358 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨170 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (₨279) | ₨60 | + 362% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (₨191) | ₨95 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (₨256) | ₨45 | + 474% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (₨448) | ₨271 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (₨416) | ₨195 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (₨320) | ₨39 | + 727% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (₨210) | ₨167 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (₨677) | ₨965 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (₨513) | ₨92 | + 454% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (₨103) | ₨41 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominica | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (₨38,442) | ₨45,094 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (₨38,442) | ₨28,092 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (₨9,611) | ₨5,594 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (₨22,425) | ₨26,703 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (₨19,221) | ₨16,237 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (₨16,018) | ₨4,557 | + 251% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (₨3,684) | ₨771 | + 378% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (₨38,442) | ₨26,773 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,192 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (₨1,730) | ₨462 | + 275% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨813 | - | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominica | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (₨5,286) | ₨2,548 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (₨5,446) | ₨2,614 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (₨6,813) | ₨4,093 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (₨2,563) | ₨2,860 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominica | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,943,820 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 (₨705) | ₨103 | + 585% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,421 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Dominica | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨96 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨252 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (₨3,204) | ₨1,179 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (₨833) | ₨364 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (₨481) | ₨246 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨277 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 (₨74) | ₨175 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨320) | ₨88 | + 263% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (₨320) | ₨306 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is about the same as in India | ||||
| Dominica | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (₨641) | ₨1,435 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (₨1,602) | ₨661 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (₨1,602) | ₨1,803 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,158 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (₨577) | ₨578 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨211 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (₨160) | ₨198 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (₨2,403) | ₨1,852 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨288 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,228 prices entered by 685 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 75% more expensive than in India
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