Cost of living in Dominica compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 120% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (11,464 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (8,315 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,324 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (4,987 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (3,410 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (4,586 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (8,025 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (7,452 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (5,732 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (3,760 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 324% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (12,119 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (9,171 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 798% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (1,846 ₦) | 1,196 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (687,861 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (687,861 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (171,965 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (401,253 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (343,931 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (286,609 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 309% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (65,920 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 319% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (687,861 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 48,000 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (30,954 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 524% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,669 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 282% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 282% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (94,581 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 622% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (97,447 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 311% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (121,909 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (45,857 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 129% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 4,402,940 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 (12,609 ₦) | 880 ₦ | + 1333% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 25,800 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,044 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (57,322 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (14,904 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 580% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (8,598 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 326% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,599 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 (1,324 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (5,732 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 435% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (5,732 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (11,464 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (28,661 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (28,661 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 34,112 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (10,318 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3,331 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (2,866 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (42,991 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 291 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Dominica is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria
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