Cost of living in Dominica compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (₨2,111) | ₨972 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (₨1,531) | ₨1,004 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨365 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (₨918) | ₨170 | + 440% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (₨628) | ₨285 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (₨844) | ₨255 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (₨1,478) | ₨1,139 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (₨1,372) | ₨290 | + 372% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨117 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (₨692) | ₨549 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (₨2,232) | ₨2,784 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (₨1,689) | ₨289 | + 485% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (₨340) | ₨191 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (₨126,664) | ₨115,670 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (₨126,664) | ₨70,950 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (₨31,666) | ₨25,995 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (₨73,888) | ₨59,502 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (₨63,332) | ₨50,821 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (₨52,777) | ₨20,152 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (₨12,139) | ₨2,097 | + 479% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (₨126,664) | ₨71,636 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨23,262 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (₨5,700) | ₨1,718 | + 232% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
| Clothes | + 175% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (₨17,416) | ₨3,426 | + 408% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (₨17,944) | ₨6,254 | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (₨22,449) | ₨13,199 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (₨8,444) | ₨8,569 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 (₨2,322) | ₨270 | + 760% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,626 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨1,015 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨1,391 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (₨10,555) | ₨3,667 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (₨2,744) | ₨521 | + 426% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (₨1,583) | ₨922 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨736 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 (₨244) | ₨249 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨1,056) | ₨242 | + 336% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (₨1,056) | ₨860 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (₨2,111) | ₨3,545 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (₨5,278) | ₨2,089 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (₨5,278) | ₨2,959 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨7,109 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (₨1,900) | ₨880 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨669 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (₨528) | ₨745 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (₨7,917) | ₨3,764 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨415 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,760 prices entered by 447 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan
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