Cost of Living in Dominica
Summary of cost of living in Dominica:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,556.0 (EC$9,610.3), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $974.7 (EC$2,634.3), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Dominica is, on average, 20.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Dominica is, on average, 75.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | EC$20.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | EC$150.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | EC$19.25 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | EC$5.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | EC$9.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | EC$10.12 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | EC$6.50 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | EC$5.75 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | EC$8.62 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | EC$5.44 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | EC$1.82 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | EC$15.13 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | EC$3.02 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | EC$12.91 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | EC$16.05 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | EC$9.37 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | EC$3.45 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | EC$5.66 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | EC$6.30 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | EC$4.15 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | EC$3.71 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | EC$5.25 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | EC$7.17 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | EC$30.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | EC$6.29 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | EC$7.75 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | EC$20.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | EC$3.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | EC$143.58 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | EC$10.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | EC$16.09 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | EC$27.70 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | EC$3.85 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | EC$94,935.64 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | EC$79,847.52 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | EC$383.73 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | EC$123.33 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | EC$187.50 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | EC$125.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | EC$61.38 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | EC$26.25 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | EC$350.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | EC$12,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | EC$150.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | EC$82.50 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | EC$183.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | EC$215.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | EC$766.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | EC$600.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | EC$2,200.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | EC$1,733.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | EC$25.72 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | EC$9.37 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | EC$1,533.33 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.60 | |
Prices in Dominica
This country had 43 entries in the past 12 months by 3 different contributors.
Last update: 24 September 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 24 September 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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