Cost of living in Dominica compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominica is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Dominica | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 ($7) | $21 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$15 ($5.37) | $12 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.83 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$9 ($3.22) | $1.11 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$5.95 ($2.20) | $5.25 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | EC$8 ($2.96) | $4.89 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | EC$14 ($5.18) | $7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | EC$13 ($4.81) | $4.28 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | EC$10 ($3.70) | $2.32 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$7 ($2.43) | $3.55 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$21 ($8) | $18 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$16 ($5.92) | $2.94 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | EC$3.22 ($1.19) | $3.19 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Dominica is 71% 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) | $3,302 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$1,200 ($444) | $2,480 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$300 ($111) | $228 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$700 ($259) | $2,274 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$600 ($222) | $1,665 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$500 ($185) | $165 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$115 ($43) | $63 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,200 ($444) | $253 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $147 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | EC$54 ($20) | $15 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $34 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Dominica is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Dominica | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | EC$165 ($61) | $58 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | EC$170 ($63) | $51 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | EC$213 ($79) | $105 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | EC$80 ($30) | $144 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Dominica is 111% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Dominica | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $30,907 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$22 ($8) | $0.95 | + 757% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $88 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominica is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Dominica | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$100 ($37) | $164 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | EC$26 ($10) | $9 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$15 ($5.55) | $5.20 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | EC$2.31 ($0.85) | $5.15 | - 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | EC$10 ($3.70) | $2.32 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$10 ($3.70) | $31 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominica is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Dominica | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$20 ($7) | $61 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$50 ($19) | $30 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | EC$50 ($19) | $220 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $104 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$18 ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.86 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$5.00 ($1.85) | $8 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $495 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.54 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$75 ($28) | $74 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $11 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,529 prices entered by 2,000 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominica is 31% cheaper than in United States
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