Travel budget and cost of living in Dominica how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Dominica
Dominica: calculate your travel budget
Dominica: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Dominica for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 54 for 2 ppl.
- $ 11 per person
- $ 4.8 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1192* (3262 $)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 113 for 2 ppl.
- $ 19 per person
- $ 17 per person
- $ 5.9 per person
Total budget:
$ 2742* (7504 $)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 192 for 2 ppl.
- $ 34 per person
- $ 39 per person
- $ 12 per person
Total budget:
$ 5016* (13706 $)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Dominica in 2021
Cost of living: Dominica VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Dominica in 2021 is 2% higher than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Dominica by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Dominica compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Dominica | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Roseau | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Roseau |
Local prices in Dominica by expense type
Dominica: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Dominica costs 38% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 4.3/person
($ 1.8 to $ 7.3)
($ 1.8 to $ 7.3)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153 course dinner
$ 22/person
($ 20 to $ 28)
($ 20 to $ 28)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28McDonald's meal
$ 5.5/person
($ 5 to $ 5.5)
($ 5 to $ 5.5)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Local beer
$ 1.8 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Fizzy drink
$ 1.4/can
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5Dominica: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Dominica costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 54/night
( $ 54)
( $ 54)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 89/night
($ 61 to $ 127)
($ 61 to $ 127)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 93 to $ 235)
($ 93 to $ 235)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 291/night
($ 291 to $ 291)
($ 291 to $ 291)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 506/night
($ 499 to $ 512)
($ 499 to $ 512)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Room with kitchen
$ 125/month
($ 81 to $ 220)
($ 81 to $ 220)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 152/month
($ 110 to $ 213)
($ 110 to $ 213)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 108/month
($ 66 to $ 190)
($ 66 to $ 190)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 219/month
($ 139 to $ 370)
($ 139 to $ 370)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Dominica: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Dominica is 19% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2.4/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.5)
($ 1.8 to $ 2.5)
192% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 1 to $ 1.3)
($ 1 to $ 1.3)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Eggs
$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 3.2 to $ 4.3)
($ 3.2 to $ 4.3)
75% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Cheese
$ 7.8/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 17)
($ 1.7 to $ 17)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Chicken
$ 4.5/kg
( $ 4.5)
( $ 4.5)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9Apples
$ 8.1/kg
($ 7.2 to $ 9.1)
($ 7.2 to $ 9.1)
83% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Oranges
$ 4.3/kg
( $ 4.3)
( $ 4.3)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Tomatoes
$ 6.6/kg
( $ 6.6)
( $ 6.6)
56% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Potatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5.5)
($ 2.4 to $ 5.5)
52% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Salad
$ 1.8/salad
($ 1.7 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.7 to $ 1.8)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Water bottle
$ 1.8
($ 1.7 to $ 2)
($ 1.7 to $ 2)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Joint of beef
$ 8/kg
( $ 8)
( $ 8)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Dominica: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Dominica is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.2/ticket
($ 1 to $ 1.4)
($ 1 to $ 1.4)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Bus pass
$ 20/month
($ 15 to $ 23)
($ 15 to $ 23)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70Taxi (per km)
$ 2.3/km
( $ 2.3)
( $ 2.3)
37% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)
70% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.6
( $ 3.6)
( $ 3.6)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Dominica: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Dominica costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 46/month
( $ 46)
( $ 46)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161Mobile phone
$ 0.4/min.
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)
146% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 65/month
($ 55 to $ 73)
($ 55 to $ 73)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65Studio flat (city centre)
$ 327/month
($ 109 to $ 435)
($ 109 to $ 435)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1333Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 212/month
($ 146 to $ 273)
($ 146 to $ 273)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1070Flat (centre)
$ 1209/month
($ 906 to $ 1812)
($ 906 to $ 1812)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2126Flat (suburbs)
$ 852/month
($ 635 to $ 1268)
($ 635 to $ 1268)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1695Gym
$ 60/month
($ 23 to $ 128)
($ 23 to $ 128)
60% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Private nursery
$ 140/month
($ 109 to $ 200)
($ 109 to $ 200)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 923Private primary school
$ 2500/yr
( $ 2500)
( $ 2500)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15597Dominica: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Dominica is 42% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 5.9/ticket
($ 3.6 to $ 8)
($ 3.6 to $ 8)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Tennis
$ 38/hr
( $ 38)
( $ 38)
134% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Dominica: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Dominica is 31% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 6.2/pack
($ 6.2 to $ 6.2)
($ 6.2 to $ 6.2)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Levi's jeans
$ 61
($ 23 to $ 72)
($ 23 to $ 72)
36% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Summer dress
$ 41
($ 27 to $ 52)
($ 27 to $ 52)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Trainers
$ 134
($ 59 to $ 164)
($ 59 to $ 164)
77% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76Leather shoes
$ 146
($ 101 to $ 182)
($ 101 to $ 182)
54% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95Plane ticket budget
London → Roseau
$ 1268
(fair price: $ 1048)
(fair price: $ 1048)
New York City → Roseau
$ 938
(fair price: $ 789)
(fair price: $ 789)
Toronto (Ontario) → Roseau
$ 1213
(fair price: $ 1017)
(fair price: $ 1017)
About the information on the cost of living in Dominica
The information about the cost of living in Dominica shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Dominica updated on 14-01-2021.