Cost of living in Dominica compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (Rp 114,934) | Rp 46,670 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (Rp 83,364) | Rp 60,147 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 27,259 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (Rp 49,996) | Rp 22,140 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (Rp 34,187) | Rp 29,420 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (Rp 45,973) | Rp 18,202 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Rp 80,454) | Rp 65,816 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (Rp 74,707) | Rp 44,338 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (Rp 57,467) | Rp 23,243 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (Rp 37,692) | Rp 35,532 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (Rp 121,494) | Rp 357,873 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (Rp 91,947) | Rp 21,944 | + 319% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (Rp 18,507) | Rp 20,736 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (Rp 6,896,020) | Rp 20,539,400 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (Rp 6,896,020) | Rp 10,735,200 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (Rp 1,724,005) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (Rp 4,022,679) | Rp 8,329,670 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (Rp 3,448,010) | Rp 4,676,900 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (Rp 2,873,342) | Rp 555,271 | + 417% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (Rp 660,869) | Rp 405,895 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (Rp 6,896,020) | Rp 4,110,400 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,797,940 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (Rp 310,321) | Rp 58,625 | + 429% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 87,033 | - | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (Rp 948,203) | Rp 746,172 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (Rp 976,936) | Rp 494,843 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (Rp 1,222,176) | Rp 1,256,500 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (Rp 459,735) | Rp 1,345,870 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 124% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 553,625,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 (Rp 126,409) | Rp 11,228 | + 1026% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 197,899 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,717 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 48,531 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (Rp 574,668) | Rp 355,517 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (Rp 149,414) | Rp 115,732 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (Rp 86,200) | Rp 23,036 | + 274% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,995 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 (Rp 13,275) | Rp 49,135 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Rp 57,467) | Rp 17,984 | + 220% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Rp 57,467) | Rp 87,591 | - 34% | |
| 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 114,934) | Rp 194,090 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (Rp 287,334) | Rp 120,586 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (Rp 287,334) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 419,806 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (Rp 103,440) | Rp 119,009 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 37,625 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Rp 28,733) | Rp 44,445 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 11,422,800 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,007 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (Rp 431,001) | Rp 460,261 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 37,374 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 633 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominica is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia
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