Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Australia
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 36% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (AU$10) | AU$22 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (AU$24) | AU$13 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (AU$3.31) | AU$1.41 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (AU$22) | AU$5.82 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | AU$6 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | AU$4.43 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | AU$3.13 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (AU$3.95) | AU$6 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (AU$27) | AU$21 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (AU$6) | AU$3.22 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | AU$1.94 | - | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 154% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | AU$2,653 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (AU$1,489) | AU$1,914 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (AU$490) | AU$223 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (AU$15,673) | AU$2,260 | + 593% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (AU$1,050) | AU$1,670 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (AU$313) | AU$169 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (AU$131) | AU$64 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (AU$910) | AU$584 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (AU$385) | AU$229 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$13 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (AU$17) | AU$39 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$119 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | AU$75 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$150 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | AU$158 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$32,936 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (AU$2.77) | AU$1.87 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$146 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 80% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (AU$19) | AU$10 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$14 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (AU$175) | AU$80 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (AU$14) | AU$4.49 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (AU$8) | AU$5.55 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | AU$3.06 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | AU$3.43 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (AU$35) | AU$33 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 27% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (AU$154) | AU$61 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$39 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$257 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (AU$246) | AU$112 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (AU$17) | AU$19 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (AU$10) | AU$5.13 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$792 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (AU$63) | AU$73 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (AU$5.22) | AU$41 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,889 prices entered by 292 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 82% more expensive than in Australia
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