Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Australia
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Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 60% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (AU$29) | AU$18 | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (AU$22) | AU$12 | + 78% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (AU$10) | AU$5.97 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (AU$3.05) | AU$1.48 | + 107% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (AU$20) | AU$5.42 | + 273% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | AU$4.93 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | AU$4.66 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | AU$3.18 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (AU$3.63) | AU$5.52 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (AU$25) | AU$18 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (AU$5.77) | AU$2.87 | + 101% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | AU$2.47 | - | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is about the same as in Australia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | AU$3,144 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (AU$1,371) | AU$2,161 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (AU$451) | AU$291 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (AU$1,289) | AU$1,971 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (AU$967) | AU$1,506 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (AU$289) | AU$177 | + 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (AU$120) | AU$58 | + 108% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (AU$838) | AU$494 | + 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (AU$354) | AU$245 | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$13 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (AU$15) | AU$31 | - 51% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Australia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$101 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | AU$66 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$137 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | AU$140 | - | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is 16% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$28,179 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (AU$2.55) | AU$1.36 | + 87% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$159 | - | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 77% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (AU$17) | AU$8 | + 107% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$17 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (AU$161) | AU$68 | + 136% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (AU$13) | AU$4.66 | + 171% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | AU$3.38 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | AU$3.51 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (AU$32) | AU$28 | + 16% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 29% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (AU$142) | AU$56 | + 155% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$36 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$227 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (AU$226) | AU$91 | + 150% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (AU$9) | AU$4.49 | + 101% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$663 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.51 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (AU$58) | AU$70 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (AU$4.81) | AU$35 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 26% more expensive than in Australia
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