Cost of living in Dominica compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (Rp 121,650) | Rp 67,167 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (Rp 88,235) | Rp 61,090 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 32,593 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (Rp 52,918) | Rp 25,633 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (Rp 36,185) | Rp 31,337 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (Rp 48,660) | Rp 12,592 | + 286% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (Rp 85,155) | Rp 72,901 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (Rp 79,073) | Rp 45,403 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (Rp 60,825) | Rp 22,376 | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (Rp 39,895) | Rp 32,966 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (Rp 128,593) | Rp 344,694 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (Rp 97,320) | Rp 18,943 | + 414% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (Rp 19,589) | Rp 15,178 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (Rp 7,299,018) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (Rp 7,299,018) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (Rp 1,824,754) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (Rp 4,257,760) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (Rp 3,649,509) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (Rp 3,041,257) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (Rp 699,489) | Rp 378,883 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (Rp 7,299,018) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,931,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (Rp 328,456) | Rp 91,402 | + 259% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 83,441 | - | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (Rp 1,003,615) | Rp 651,126 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (Rp 1,034,027) | Rp 458,661 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (Rp 1,293,599) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (Rp 486,601) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 117% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 (Rp 133,796) | Rp 12,092 | + 1006% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 535,183 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,456 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (Rp 608,251) | Rp 264,826 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (Rp 158,145) | Rp 66,604 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (Rp 91,238) | Rp 26,592 | + 243% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,023 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 (Rp 14,051) | Rp 27,953 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (Rp 60,825) | Rp 21,349 | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (Rp 60,825) | Rp 84,361 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Dominica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (Rp 121,650) | Rp 261,890 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (Rp 304,126) | Rp 96,262 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (Rp 304,126) | Rp 496,791 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 397,663 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (Rp 109,485) | Rp 149,637 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 38,785 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (Rp 30,413) | Rp 50,891 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (Rp 456,189) | Rp 433,566 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 46,861 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 209 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Dominica is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia
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