Cost of living in Dominica compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 62% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Dominica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (руб 591) | руб 494 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 (руб 428) | руб 361 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 213 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 (руб 257) | руб 86 | + 198% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 (руб 176) | руб 137 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 (руб 236) | руб 208 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 (руб 413) | руб 441 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 (руб 384) | руб 128 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 (руб 295) | руб 58 | + 405% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 (руб 194) | руб 84 | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 (руб 624) | руб 692 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 (руб 473) | руб 175 | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 (руб 95) | руб 43 | + 121% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Dominica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 (руб 35,438) | руб 102,249 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 (руб 35,438) | руб 56,047 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 (руб 8,860) | руб 7,760 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 (руб 20,672) | руб 52,573 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 (руб 17,719) | руб 33,044 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 (руб 14,766) | руб 5,587 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 (руб 3,396) | руб 958 | + 254% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 (руб 35,438) | руб 20,885 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,221 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 (руб 1,595) | руб 548 | + 191% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 618 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Dominica | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 (руб 4,873) | руб 6,816 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 (руб 5,020) | руб 3,176 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 (руб 6,281) | руб 7,907 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 (руб 2,363) | руб 6,921 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 118% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Dominica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,485,230 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 (руб 650) | руб 56 | + 1065% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,313 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Dominica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 270 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 515 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 (руб 2,953) | руб 1,977 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 (руб 768) | руб 320 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 (руб 443) | руб 187 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 172 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 (руб 68) | руб 123 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 (руб 295) | руб 132 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 (руб 295) | руб 589 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Dominica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 (руб 591) | руб 1,593 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 (руб 1,477) | руб 680 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 (руб 1,477) | руб 6,005 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,237 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 (руб 532) | руб 473 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 177 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 (руб 148) | руб 236 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 50,539 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 (руб 2,215) | руб 3,349 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 197 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,796 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 40% more expensive than in Russia
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