Cost of living in Dominica compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (₨1,210) | ₨577 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (₨878) | ₨658 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨249 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨108 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (₨360) | ₨120 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨96 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$10 (₨605) | ₨526 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (₨787) | ₨176 | + 347% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨44 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.96 (₨361) | ₨344 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$20 (₨1,210) | ₨1,632 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (₨726) | ₨126 | + 476% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.50 (₨151) | ₨57 | + 164% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (₨72,620) | ₨60,758 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (₨72,620) | ₨35,785 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (₨18,155) | ₨9,753 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (₨42,362) | ₨53,937 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (₨36,310) | ₨30,998 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (₨30,258) | ₨7,631 | + 297% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (₨6,959) | ₨2,510 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨40,341 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,473 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$36 (₨2,179) | ₨609 | + 258% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨649 | - | |
| Clothes | + 142% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (₨9,985) | ₨2,518 | + 297% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (₨10,288) | ₨3,757 | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (₨12,870) | ₨6,430 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,127 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨2,319,940 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (₨167) | ₨115 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,310 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨235 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨426 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (₨7,541) | ₨1,378 | + 447% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (₨1,573) | ₨435 | + 262% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (₨908) | ₨332 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨311 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (₨605) | ₨207 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (₨605) | ₨138 | + 339% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (₨605) | ₨434 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (₨1,210) | ₨1,566 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (₨3,026) | ₨1,256 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (₨3,026) | ₨3,430 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,673 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (₨1,089) | ₨792 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨348 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (₨303) | ₨516 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,753 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (₨4,539) | ₨4,335 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨215 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,996 prices entered by 467 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan
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