Cost of living in Dominica compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Dominica is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (3,073 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (2,229 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 1,266 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (1,337 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (914 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (1,229 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (2,151 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (1,997 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1,012 ₦ | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (1,008 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 175% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (3,248 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (2,458 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 273% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (495 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 6% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Dominica is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (184,351 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (184,351 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (46,088 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (107,538 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (92,175 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (76,813 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 904% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (17,667 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (184,351 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 74,342 ₦ | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (8,296 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 356% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Dominica is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (25,348 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 167% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (26,116 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (32,672 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (12,290 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 68% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Dominica is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,857,240 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (423 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 132% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Dominica is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 526 ₦ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (19,144 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (3,994 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 209% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (2,304 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 110% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,223 ₦ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (1,536 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 154% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (1,536 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 190% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (1,536 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Dominica is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Dominica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (3,073 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (7,681 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (7,681 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 9,858 ₦ | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (2,765 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 185% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 596 ₦ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (768 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (11,522 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 501 ₦ | - | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is about the same as in Nigeria
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