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Cost of living in Dominica compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$10 (1,337 ₦) | 2,397 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | EC$5.80 (775 ₦) | 2,148 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 954 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 880 ₦ | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$2.10 (281 ₦) | 576 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 662 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 2,200 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,163 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 817 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 292 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,249 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 365 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 361 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Dominica is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 376,450 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 272,128 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 28,603 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 239,407 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 127,038 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 13,154 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 6,965 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 106,872 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 33,227 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,496 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,092 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 7,326 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 11,477 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$50 (6,683 ₦) | 16,918 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 28,327 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Dominica is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,020,720 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 149 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 9,738 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Dominica is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,038 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,832 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,626 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,581 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,138 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,261 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 362 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 472 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,142 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Dominica is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 4,875 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,142 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,548 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 15,159 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,387 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,656 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 628 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 150,772 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 91 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 16,510 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 494 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,263 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
133.664
NGN
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XCD
Cost of living in Dominica is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria
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