Cost of living in Dominica compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (Rp 108,329) | Rp 61,205 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (Rp 78,573) | Rp 48,353 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 29,046 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (Rp 47,123) | Rp 21,836 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (Rp 32,222) | Rp 22,834 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (Rp 43,332) | Rp 14,630 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Rp 75,830) | Rp 66,405 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (Rp 70,414) | Rp 43,134 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 18,263 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (Rp 35,526) | Rp 34,771 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (Rp 114,512) | Rp 406,659 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (Rp 86,663) | Rp 17,291 | + 401% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (Rp 17,444) | Rp 16,247 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (Rp 6,499,728) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (Rp 6,499,728) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (Rp 1,624,932) | Rp 801,210 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (Rp 3,791,508) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (Rp 3,249,864) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (Rp 2,708,220) | Rp 505,106 | + 436% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (Rp 622,891) | Rp 237,062 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (Rp 6,499,728) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,234,820 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (Rp 292,488) | Rp 57,323 | + 410% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (Rp 893,713) | Rp 648,513 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (Rp 920,795) | Rp 480,172 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (Rp 1,151,941) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (Rp 433,315) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 417,700,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Rp 14,912) | Rp 9,337 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 19,709 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (Rp 674,970) | Rp 204,790 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (Rp 140,827) | Rp 108,192 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (Rp 81,247) | Rp 22,334 | + 264% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,094 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (Rp 54,164) | Rp 22,886 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Rp 54,164) | Rp 11,284 | + 380% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Rp 54,164) | Rp 119,565 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (Rp 108,329) | Rp 261,585 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (Rp 270,822) | Rp 99,216 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (Rp 270,822) | Rp 251,127 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 573,242 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (Rp 97,496) | Rp 159,890 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 39,869 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Rp 27,082) | Rp 65,361 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (Rp 406,233) | Rp 509,555 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 32,683 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 459 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Dominica is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia
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