Cost of living in Dominica compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (2,868 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (2,080 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 861 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 749 ₦ | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (853 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 653 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$10 (1,434 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (1,864 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 585 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.96 (854 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$20 (2,868 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (1,721 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 413% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.50 (358 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (172,059 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (172,059 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (43,015 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (100,368 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (86,030 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (71,691 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 563% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (16,489 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 62,156 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 29,341 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$36 (5,162 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 416% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 129% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (23,658 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 369% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (24,375 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (30,494 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 15,987 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 2,324,530 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (395 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 13,522 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 748 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,995 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (17,868 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (3,728 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (2,151 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 930 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (1,434 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 361% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (1,434 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (1,434 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (2,868 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (7,169 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (7,169 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 26,560 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (2,581 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,230 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (717 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 70,572 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (10,754 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 454 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,060 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria
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