Cost of living in Dominica compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (Rp 106,252) | Rp 62,230 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (Rp 77,066) | Rp 52,137 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 30,582 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Rp 18,388 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (Rp 31,604) | Rp 26,104 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 14,341 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$10 (Rp 53,126) | Rp 77,272 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (Rp 69,063) | Rp 38,806 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 19,485 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.96 (Rp 31,653) | Rp 32,212 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$20 (Rp 106,252) | Rp 339,997 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (Rp 63,751) | Rp 15,796 | + 304% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.50 (Rp 13,281) | Rp 17,158 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (Rp 6,375,090) | Rp 10,152,500 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (Rp 6,375,090) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (Rp 1,593,773) | Rp 772,430 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (Rp 3,718,803) | Rp 6,942,790 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (Rp 3,187,545) | Rp 3,311,200 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (Rp 2,656,288) | Rp 502,555 | + 429% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (Rp 610,946) | Rp 285,184 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,793,310 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,765,630 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$36 (Rp 191,253) | Rp 69,682 | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 51,169 | - | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (Rp 876,575) | Rp 655,076 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (Rp 903,138) | Rp 457,119 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (Rp 1,129,852) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,007,380 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 490,945,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (Rp 14,626) | Rp 9,156 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 330,672 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 30,938 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 82,186 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (Rp 662,027) | Rp 280,243 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (Rp 138,127) | Rp 38,725 | + 257% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (Rp 79,689) | Rp 26,962 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,072 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (Rp 53,126) | Rp 16,791 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Rp 53,126) | Rp 13,618 | + 290% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Rp 53,126) | Rp 63,841 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (Rp 106,252) | Rp 184,270 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (Rp 265,629) | Rp 105,975 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (Rp 265,629) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 413,601 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (Rp 95,626) | Rp 152,100 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 44,543 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Rp 26,563) | Rp 59,628 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,860,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (Rp 398,443) | Rp 597,783 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,831 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,146 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dominica is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia
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