Cost of living comparison
Dominica is 23.6% cheaper than Australia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 38.1% less in Dominica
- Groceries
-
pay 32.1% more in Dominica
- Transportation
-
pay 14.1% more in Dominica
- Housing
-
pay 44.0% less in Dominica
- Childcare
-
pay 84.9% less in Dominica
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 42.7% less in Dominica
- Clothing
-
pay 2.0% less in Dominica
The cost of groceries and transportation in Dominica are more expensive than in Australia. Expenses including childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Dominica.
If you lived in Dominica instead of Australia, you would:
pay 38.1% less for restaurants
|
Australia
|
Dominica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.76
A$26.71
|
$7.40
EC$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.73
A$15.52
|
$6.66
EC$18.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
A$4.09
|
$1.71
EC$4.62
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.16
A$3.45
|
$1.48
EC$4.00
|
|
pay 32.1% more for groceries
|
Australia
|
Dominica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.37
A$3.78
|
$2.47
EC$6.67
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.36
A$6.96
|
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.80
A$9.24
|
$14.24
EC$38.49
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.07
A$6.49
|
$5.18
EC$14.00
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.94
A$6.28
|
$4.69
EC$12.66
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.45
A$2.31
|
$2.85
EC$7.71
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
A$2.00
|
$1.02
EC$2.77
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.35
A$2.15
|
$2.12
EC$5.74
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.01
A$3.21
|
$2.41
EC$6.50
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.12
A$1.78
|
$1.48
EC$4.00
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.96
A$1.53
|
$1.39
EC$3.75
|
|
pay 14.1% more for transportation
|
Australia
|
Dominica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.65
A$7.42
|
$4.49
EC$12.13
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$83.03
A$132.36
|
$32.25
EC$87.16
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,742.09
A$44,224.61
|
$33,254.25
EC$89,871.27
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.38
A$29.30
|
$37.00
EC$100.00
|
|
pay 44.0% less for housing
|
Australia
|
Dominica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$55.59
A$88.62
|
$56.74
EC$153.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,182.30
A$1,884.75
|
$283.68
EC$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$957.92
A$1,527.06
|
$203.51
EC$550.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$138.16
A$220.25
|
$106.28
EC$287.22
|
|
pay 84.9% less for childcare
|
Australia
|
Dominica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,485.91
A$2,368.74
|
$111.01
EC$300.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,667.78
A$23,382.41
|
$3,330.19
EC$9,000.00
|
|
pay 42.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
Australia
|
Dominica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.64
A$10.59
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.55
A$5.65
|
$3.10
EC$8.38
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$28.07
A$44.75
|
$7.40
EC$20.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$52.89
A$84.31
|
$43.17
EC$116.67
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.13
A$20.93
|
$8.33
EC$22.50
|
|
pay 2.0% less for clothing
|
Australia
|
Dominica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$71.78
A$114.42
|
$70.92
EC$191.67
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.24
A$80.09
|
$38.24
EC$103.33
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$100.30
A$159.89
|
$148.01
EC$400.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.73
A$178.11
|
$77.70
EC$210.00
|
|
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