Cost of living in Dominica compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Dominica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (¥1,036) | ¥1,025 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (¥751) | ¥723 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥519 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (¥451) | ¥197 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (¥308) | ¥316 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (¥414) | ¥629 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (¥725) | ¥962 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (¥673) | ¥902 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥574 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (¥340) | ¥285 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (¥1,095) | ¥1,208 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (¥829) | ¥184 | + 351% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (¥167) | ¥206 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Dominica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (¥62,148) | ¥326,267 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (¥62,148) | ¥171,772 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (¥15,537) | ¥28,488 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (¥36,253) | ¥157,603 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (¥31,074) | ¥82,713 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (¥25,895) | ¥24,082 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (¥5,956) | ¥4,699 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (¥62,148) | ¥47,482 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥32,093 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (¥2,797) | ¥1,313 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Dominica | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (¥8,545) | ¥6,136 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (¥8,804) | ¥5,199 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (¥11,014) | ¥8,989 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (¥4,143) | ¥13,588 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 101% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Dominica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 (¥1,139) | ¥165 | + 591% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Dominica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,497 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (¥5,179) | ¥5,380 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (¥1,347) | ¥650 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (¥777) | ¥938 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥702 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 (¥120) | ¥218 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (¥518) | ¥216 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (¥518) | ¥3,927 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Dominica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (¥1,036) | ¥4,141 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (¥2,589) | ¥3,600 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (¥2,589) | ¥4,000 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥5,993 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (¥932) | ¥984 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥472 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (¥259) | ¥575 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (¥3,884) | ¥9,280 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥592 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 757 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is about the same as in Japan
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