Portsmouth

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Portsmouth

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Costs last verified

Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guide

Monthly cost

$1,340
Rent
$55041%
Food
$38028%
Transport
$403%
Coworking
$806%
Other
$29022%
Cheaper than 59% of our costed cities

Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.

Studying here? About $900/mo

Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.

At a glance

Safety8/10
Internet70 Mbps
Nomad score5/10

Healthcare, taxes & language

The decisive three for a longer stay in Dominica.

Healthcare

Public care centres on the state-run Dominica–China Friendship Hospital in Roseau plus health centres; private options are very limited and complex cases are referred abroad (Martinique, Barbados, USA).

Taxes

Residence-based

English

Very high — English is the official language and universally used in government, business and schools, alongside French-based Kwéyòl spoken informally.

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77SCORE

18 months

Student

Student Permit

57SCORE

Length of the course, renewable

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Portsmouth at a glance

Portsmouth, Dominica costs about $1,340 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 41% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $550 and the smallest is transport at $40. In our data internet averages 70 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Calibishie at $1,290 a month to Carriacou at $1,515.

Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).

Questions about Portsmouth

How much does it cost to live in Portsmouth?

A solo remote worker in Portsmouth, Dominica spends an estimated $1,340 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much is rent in Portsmouth?

Rent in Portsmouth is an estimated $550 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How fast is the internet in Portsmouth?

Internet in Portsmouth averages 70 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much does coworking cost in Portsmouth?

A coworking space in Portsmouth costs an estimated $80 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

Is Portsmouth safe?

Portsmouth has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.

What is Portsmouth's nomad score?

Portsmouth scores 5/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.

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