Cost of living in Dominica compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Dominica is 57% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Dominica | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (руб 607) | руб 496 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (руб 440) | руб 371 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 197 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (руб 264) | руб 84 | + 214% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (руб 181) | руб 117 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (руб 243) | руб 196 | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (руб 425) | руб 424 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (руб 394) | руб 113 | + 249% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 50 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (руб 199) | руб 78 | + 155% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (руб 642) | руб 721 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (руб 486) | руб 147 | + 230% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (руб 98) | руб 45 | + 118% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Dominica is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Dominica | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (руб 36,415) | руб 85,386 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (руб 36,415) | руб 56,051 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (руб 9,104) | руб 9,152 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (руб 21,242) | руб 48,742 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (руб 18,207) | руб 29,136 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (руб 15,173) | руб 5,327 | + 185% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (руб 3,490) | руб 495 | + 605% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (руб 36,415) | руб 23,888 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 10,506 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (руб 1,639) | руб 606 | + 170% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,151 | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Dominica is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Dominica | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (руб 5,007) | руб 5,595 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (руб 5,159) | руб 3,450 | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (руб 6,454) | руб 7,670 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (руб 2,428) | руб 9,727 | - 75% | |
Transportation | + 119% | |||
Transportation in Dominica is 119% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Dominica | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,390,320 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 (руб 668) | руб 51 | + 1216% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,294 | - | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Dominica is 25% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Dominica | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 511 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 686 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (руб 3,035) | руб 1,874 | + 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (руб 789) | руб 411 | + 92% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (руб 455) | руб 259 | + 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 285 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 (руб 70) | руб 116 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (руб 303) | руб 153 | + 99% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (руб 303) | руб 827 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Dominica is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Dominica | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (руб 607) | руб 1,772 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (руб 1,517) | руб 728 | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (руб 1,517) | руб 7,974 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,857 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (руб 546) | руб 461 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 220 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (руб 152) | руб 261 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 71,350 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.73 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (руб 2,276) | руб 4,225 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 204 | - | |
TOTAL | + 38% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 38% more expensive than in Russia
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