Moving to Dominica from China

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What to Expect

Considering a move from China to Dominica? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from China to Dominica, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Roseau averages 85°F vs 64°F in Beijing, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from China to Dominica.

Living there in 2020
37 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in China live in Dominica · UN DESA

Who's moving to Dominica?

Top countries of origin for Dominica's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to China.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CN
0.5
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CN
17.4
DM
11.0

China generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CN
$1,487
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CN
25.2
DM
11.2

China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CN
9.3t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly better than China across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CN
41.4
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CN
41.5%
DM
10.0%

China generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CN
4.7%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CN
$22,100
DM
$15,900

China performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CN
76.1 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CN
6.8
DM
11.3

Dominica generally does better on family life, though China leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beijing Rain: 22.8 in/yr (578 mm)
64° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beijing Roseau
Jan–Mar 42°/22°F (6°/-6°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/32°F (11°/0°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Beijing Roseau
Jan 35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: China Meteorological Administration China Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between China and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.

China passport

China passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
China passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting China

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter China without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

China generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in China.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to China?

China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 25.2 in China. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).

What's the weather like in Dominica compared to China?

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 64°F in Beijing. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Beijing gets 22.8 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

The official language in Dominica is English. In China, the official language is Chinese.

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At a Glance

CN DM
Population 1,410,539,758 74,629
Currency Chinese Yuan (CN¥) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Chinese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +86 +1767
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110