Cost of living in Dominica compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 48% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (руб 474) | руб 381 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (руб 344) | руб 255 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 141 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 67 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (руб 141) | руб 87 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 150 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$10 (руб 237) | руб 320 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (руб 308) | руб 95 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 33 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$5.96 (руб 141) | руб 61 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$20 (руб 474) | руб 530 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (руб 285) | руб 94 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$2.50 (руб 59) | руб 32 | + 88% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (руб 28,451) | руб 75,229 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (руб 28,451) | руб 43,484 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (руб 7,113) | руб 6,636 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (руб 16,596) | руб 39,851 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (руб 14,225) | руб 25,004 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (руб 11,854) | руб 4,110 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (руб 2,727) | руб 417 | + 554% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 24,777 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,517 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$36 (руб 854) | руб 430 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 724 | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (руб 3,912) | руб 5,782 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (руб 4,031) | руб 2,885 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (руб 5,042) | руб 5,928 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 6,846 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,412,860 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$2.75 (руб 65) | руб 45 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,906 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 502 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 585 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$125 (руб 2,954) | руб 1,351 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (руб 616) | руб 238 | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (руб 356) | руб 155 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 198 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$10 (руб 237) | руб 69 | + 244% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (руб 237) | руб 98 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (руб 237) | руб 603 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 25% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (руб 474) | руб 1,770 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (руб 1,185) | руб 610 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (руб 1,185) | руб 6,547 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,282 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (руб 427) | руб 431 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 218 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (руб 119) | руб 241 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 30,129 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.68 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (руб 1,778) | руб 3,340 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 150 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,324 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dominica is 7% more expensive than in Russia
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