Cost of living in Dominica compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 124% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (₨2,101) | ₨916 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (₨1,524) | ₨1,082 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨533 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (₨914) | ₨232 | + 294% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (₨625) | ₨323 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (₨840) | ₨165 | + 408% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (₨1,470) | ₨836 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (₨1,365) | ₨279 | + 390% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (₨1,050) | ₨114 | + 820% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (₨689) | ₨391 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (₨2,221) | ₨2,624 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (₨1,681) | ₨209 | + 706% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (₨338) | ₨144 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (₨126,041) | ₨137,741 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (₨126,041) | ₨58,708 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (₨31,510) | ₨21,580 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (₨73,524) | ₨79,067 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (₨63,020) | ₨35,699 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (₨52,517) | ₨17,044 | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (₨12,079) | ₨2,308 | + 423% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (₨126,041) | ₨58,431 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨29,384 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (₨5,672) | ₨1,281 | + 343% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨625 | - | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (₨17,331) | ₨4,832 | + 259% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (₨17,856) | ₨9,004 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (₨22,338) | ₨13,089 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (₨8,403) | ₨13,255 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,800,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 (₨2,310) | ₨272 | + 749% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,030 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨230 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨838 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (₨10,503) | ₨3,307 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (₨2,731) | ₨1,222 | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (₨1,576) | ₨649 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨557 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 (₨243) | ₨396 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨1,050) | ₨217 | + 383% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (₨1,050) | ₨495 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (₨2,101) | ₨3,859 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (₨5,252) | ₨1,827 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (₨5,252) | ₨6,844 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨8,435 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (₨1,891) | ₨2,877 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨566 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (₨525) | ₨979 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (₨7,878) | ₨5,226 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨637 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 464 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan
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