Cost of living in Dominica compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (₨1,464) | ₨519 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (₨1,062) | ₨742 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨215 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (₨637) | ₨119 | + 433% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (₨435) | ₨168 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (₨586) | ₨102 | + 476% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (₨1,025) | ₨658 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (₨951) | ₨194 | + 389% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨51 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (₨480) | ₨220 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (₨1,547) | ₨2,141 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (₨1,171) | ₨170 | + 590% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (₨236) | ₨77 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (₨87,829) | ₨65,360 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (₨87,829) | ₨44,450 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (₨21,957) | ₨14,918 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (₨51,234) | ₨47,849 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (₨43,915) | ₨35,800 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (₨36,596) | ₨10,123 | + 262% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (₨8,417) | ₨2,270 | + 271% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (₨87,829) | ₨53,975 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨18,356 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (₨3,952) | ₨851 | + 365% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (₨12,077) | ₨4,868 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (₨12,443) | ₨7,670 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (₨15,566) | ₨17,357 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (₨5,855) | ₨8,106 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨5,697,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (₨202) | ₨146 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨237 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (₨9,121) | ₨1,768 | + 416% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (₨1,903) | ₨1,267 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (₨1,098) | ₨575 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨371 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (₨732) | ₨352 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨732) | ₨116 | + 529% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (₨732) | ₨681 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Dominica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (₨1,464) | ₨2,016 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (₨3,660) | ₨1,908 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (₨3,660) | ₨2,708 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨4,907 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (₨1,317) | ₨1,025 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨469 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (₨366) | ₨513 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (₨5,489) | ₨4,729 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨237 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 923 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan
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