Cost of living in Dominica compared to Nigeria
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| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (5,791 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (4,201 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,563 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (2,519 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (1,723 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (2,317 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (4,054 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (3,764 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (2,896 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (1,899 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (6,122 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (4,633 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 518% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (933 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (347,481 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (347,481 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (86,870 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (202,697 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (173,740 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (144,784 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (33,300 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (347,481 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 71,787 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (15,637 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 339% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (47,779 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 272% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (49,226 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (61,584 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (23,165 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 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 | - | 5,616,260 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 (6,370 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 1212% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 30,349 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 936 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 8,438 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (28,957 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (7,529 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (4,344 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,872 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 (669 ₦) | 779 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (2,896 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 265% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (2,896 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (5,791 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (14,478 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (14,478 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 45,534 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (5,212 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (1,448 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 49,403 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (21,718 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 1,413 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 326 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominica is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria
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