Like most of the Caribbean, Dominica is not a super cheap destination but the costs here are lower then many of the other nearby islands. All prices listed are in USD.
Budget: There are a few guesthouses throughout Dominica where you can find rooms for 60 a night (double occupancy). I highly recommend Soufriere Guesthouse... Airbnbs and VRBO are another great options for finding affordable accommodations. I stayed in a nice studio apartment just outside of Roseau for 45/night.
Mid-range: A standard hotel room or basic apartment in Dominica will cost you anywhere from 75-150.
Luxury: Dominica is actually home to one of the Caribbean’s best luxury hotels, Secret Bay, which costs upwards of 2,000/a night . But don’t worry – there are a number of other beautiful resorts and luxury hotels to stay in Dominica which range from 200-400/night.
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In this guide, I share the best accommodation options for every budget.
Food
Dominica is not world-renowned for their cuisine, but I enjoyed eating at the local restaurants. A typical plate consists of chicken or fish served with sides (vegetables, rice, lentils, etc.) and costs between $10-15. If you are ordering western cuisine at higher-end restaurants, expect to pay $30 per plate with a drink.
You can save a lot of money by buying your own groceries and cooking which is what I did. A weeks worth of groceries for two people will cost you around $75 in Dominica. There’s a local market in Roseau where can get fresh veg and fruit for great prices, plus it’s fun to walk around!
Water: You can drink the tap water in Dominica in most places – just ask the accommodation when you check in. Bring a reusable water bottle with you so you can fill up on the move. This is one of the best ways to save money in Dominica as bottled water will cost you between $1-3 per bottle. Plus it’s a ton of plastic that doesn’t have to be used!
The best part about visiting Dominica is that most of the attractions are natural and don’t cost much to visit. You can buy a weeks pass that gets you into almost all the main sights for 12 USD or a single site pass for 5. There are a few privately owned waterfalls but they don’t cost more than a few dollars to visit. Here are some examples of the cost of other tours in Dominica:
- Whale-watching (private boat for two people): 85 USD
- Two-tank Dive – 110 USD
- Intro to free diving course – 125 USD
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