Island, Dominica
Cost of living in Dominica
How much a month costs in Dominica
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,590–4,070 (EC$7,000–11,000).
Prices in Dominica
Typical 2026 ranges in XCD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | XCD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | EC$250–600 | $93–222 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | EC$15–30 | $5.6–11.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | EC$50–100 | $19–37 |
| Cappuccino | EC$7–12 | $2.6–4.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | EC$6–10 | $2.2–3.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | EC$2–8 | $0.7–3.0 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | EC$25–55 | $9–20 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | EC$50–100 | $19–37 |
Value for money: 18/100
A value score of 18/100 means Dominica gives more quality of life per dollar than 17% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 76/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Dominica
Similar safety, lower cost, in Caribbean.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarete | Dominican Republic | $1,430–2,180 |
| Viñales | Cuba | $1,600–2,500 |
| Las Terrenas | Dominican Republic | $1,510–2,350 |
| Trinidad | Cuba | $1,700–2,700 |
| Varadero | Cuba | $2,000–3,200 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Dominica?
About $1,300–1,850 on a lean budget, $2,590–4,070 for a comfortable month and $5,560–10,370 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Dominica?
A local meal is EC$15–30 ($5.6–11.1); a mid-range restaurant is EC$50–100 ($19–37) per person.
Is Dominica expensive?
Prices in Dominica are about 48% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Discover Dominica Authority
- L'Express des Îles
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.