- Cost of Living
- Dominica
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominica compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$10 (1,349 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 2,009 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 945 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 891 ₦ | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$2.10 (283 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 634 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 2,069 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,160 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 918 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 333 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,423 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 368 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 368 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Dominica is in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 374,034 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 313,093 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 30,732 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 216,395 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 113,871 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 18,911 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 6,931 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 119,290 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 35,316 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,142 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,922 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 11,004 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$50 (6,744 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 30,237 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Dominica is in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 152 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,211 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Dominica is in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,894 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,666 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,096 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,358 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 382 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 488 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,562 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Dominica is in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,380 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,270 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 14,287 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,654 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,457 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 559 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,066 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,754 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 461 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,430 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
134.872
NGN
/
XCD
Cost of living in Dominica is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria
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