Cost of living in Dominica compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (₨1,127) | ₨409 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (₨817) | ₨664 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨270 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (₨490) | ₨115 | + 328% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (₨335) | ₨152 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (₨451) | ₨86 | + 423% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (₨789) | ₨705 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (₨732) | ₨149 | + 391% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨54 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (₨370) | ₨259 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (₨1,191) | ₨1,613 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (₨901) | ₨129 | + 596% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (₨181) | ₨82 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (₨67,603) | ₨59,133 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (₨67,603) | ₨34,803 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (₨16,901) | ₨10,816 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (₨39,435) | ₨44,394 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (₨33,801) | ₨29,973 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (₨28,168) | ₨9,791 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (₨6,479) | ₨2,396 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (₨67,603) | ₨45,377 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨17,434 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (₨3,042) | ₨644 | + 372% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨580 | - | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (₨9,295) | ₨2,793 | + 233% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (₨9,577) | ₨4,939 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (₨11,981) | ₨8,915 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (₨4,507) | ₨5,901 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,677,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (₨155) | ₨106 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,966 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨250 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨778 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (₨7,020) | ₨1,865 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (₨1,465) | ₨577 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (₨845) | ₨370 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨526 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (₨563) | ₨185 | + 205% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨563) | ₨156 | + 261% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (₨563) | ₨515 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (₨1,127) | ₨2,013 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (₨2,817) | ₨1,512 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (₨2,817) | ₨2,928 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,842 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (₨1,014) | ₨1,548 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨492 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (₨282) | ₨444 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨75,858 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (₨4,225) | ₨3,814 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨282 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,473 prices entered by 412 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan
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