Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 85% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (AU$34) | AU$17 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (AU$25) | AU$12 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (AU$11) | AU$5.92 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (AU$3.55) | AU$1.27 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (AU$23) | AU$5.59 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | AU$4.90 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | AU$4.31 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | AU$3.25 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (AU$4.22) | AU$5.84 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (AU$29) | AU$19 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (AU$7) | AU$2.92 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | AU$2.23 | - | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 10% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,541 (AU$1,981) | AU$2,591 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (AU$1,594) | AU$2,075 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (AU$525) | AU$190 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (AU$1,499) | AU$1,963 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (AU$1,124) | AU$1,437 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (AU$336) | AU$185 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (AU$140) | AU$60 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (AU$975) | AU$566 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (AU$412) | AU$212 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$12 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (AU$18) | AU$31 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$100 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | AU$76 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$150 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | AU$155 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$26,374 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.96 (AU$2.22) | AU$1.50 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$151 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 99% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (AU$20) | AU$9 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (AU$187) | AU$69 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (AU$15) | AU$4.77 | + 208% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (AU$9) | AU$5.80 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | AU$3.25 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | AU$3.84 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (AU$37) | AU$29 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 48% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (AU$165) | AU$55 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$216 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (AU$263) | AU$104 | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (AU$10) | AU$4.71 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$639 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (AU$67) | AU$73 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (AU$5.59) | AU$35 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,460 prices entered by 973 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 38% more expensive than in Australia
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