Cost of living in Dominica compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (3,056 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (2,217 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 1,085 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (1,330 ₦) | 675 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (909 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (1,223 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (2,139 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (1,987 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1,099 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (1,002 ₦) | 549 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (3,231 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (2,445 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 568% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (492 ₦) | 394 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (183,382 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (183,382 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (45,846 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (106,973 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (91,691 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (76,409 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (17,574 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (183,382 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 40,012 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (8,252 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 402% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (25,215 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (25,979 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (32,501 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (12,225 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,553,290 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (421 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,922 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,873 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 3,886 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (19,043 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (3,973 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (2,292 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,171 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (1,528 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (1,528 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (1,528 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (3,056 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (7,641 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (7,641 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 21,062 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (2,751 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (764 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 178,695 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 108 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (11,461 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 632 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 636 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria
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