Cost of living
Portsmouth (Dominica) compared to Roseau
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Overview comparison
Portsmouth (Dominica)Roseau
Consumer prices in Roseau are roughly 4% higher than in Portsmouth (Dominica).
Cost of living
| Item | Portsmouth (Dominica) | Roseau |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,195 | 939 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,775 | 3,068 |
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| Without rent one person | 465 | 702 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,314 | 2,007 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 580.12 | 357.03 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,090.56 | 897.31 |
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| Food person | 355 | 400 |
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| Food family | 1,071 | 1,366 |
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| Transport person | 69.74 | 82.51 |
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| Transport family | 220.38 | 231.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.6 years | 84.17 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Portsmouth (Dominica) | Roseau |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.89 | 6.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 62.03 | 63.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.13 | 7.1 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.17 | 1.73 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.51 | 3.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.19 | 1.99 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Portsmouth (Dominica) | Roseau |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 371.07 | 243.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 340.44 | 191.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 949.99 | 1,062.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 757.99 | 602.73 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.67 | 75.01 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.47 | 141.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69.55 | 49.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Portsmouth (Dominica) | Roseau |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.39 | 8.57 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,053 | 1,455 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,055 | 917 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.77 | 0.89 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.08% | 28.13% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 36.48 | 33 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.32 | 1.28 |
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Groceries
| Item | Portsmouth (Dominica) | Roseau |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.53 | 3.49 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.57 | 2.3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.86 | 6.09 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.88 | 2.63 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.82 | 10.87 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.07 | 10.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.8 | 2.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 1.93 |
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Other
| Item | Portsmouth (Dominica) | Roseau |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.86 | 39.65 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.32 | 8.88 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.76 | 37.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.63 | 6.1 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.73 | 70 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.22 | 165.95 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 106.38 | 117.03 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,564 | 3,522 |
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