Cost of living in Dominica compared to United States
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Dominica | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 ($7) | $19 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 ($5.37) | $10 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.78 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 ($3.22) | $1.08 | + 198% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 ($2.20) | $4.94 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 ($2.96) | $4.68 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 ($5.18) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 ($4.81) | $4.68 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.51 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 ($2.43) | $3.10 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 ($8) | $16 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 ($5.92) | $2.76 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 ($1.19) | $2.99 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Dominica | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$1,200 ($444) | $2,839 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 ($444) | $2,147 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 ($111) | $222 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 ($259) | $1,889 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 ($222) | $1,444 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 ($185) | $146 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 ($43) | $64 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 ($444) | $295 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $134 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 ($20) | $13 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Dominica | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 ($61) | $54 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 ($63) | $45 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 ($79) | $93 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 ($30) | $119 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 105% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Dominica | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,977 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 ($8) | $1.05 | + 675% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Dominica | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 ($37) | $139 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 ($10) | $8 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 ($5.55) | $4.80 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 ($0.85) | $4.78 | - 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 ($3.70) | $2.24 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 ($3.70) | $27 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Dominica | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 ($7) | $55 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 ($19) | $28 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 ($19) | $203 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $89 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.19 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $6 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $556 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 ($28) | $54 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,826 prices entered by 2,809 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 24% cheaper than in United States
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