Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Australia
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 27% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (AU$11) | AU$23 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (AU$25) | AU$15 | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (AU$3.52) | AU$2.04 | + 73% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (AU$23) | AU$7 | + 223% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | AU$7 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$10 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | AU$5.24 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | AU$3.75 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (AU$4.19) | AU$6 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (AU$29) | AU$22 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (AU$7) | AU$3.78 | + 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | AU$3.08 | - | |
Housing | + 132% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 132% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | AU$3,696 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (AU$1,582) | AU$2,631 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (AU$521) | AU$238 | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (AU$16,650) | AU$2,459 | + 577% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (AU$1,116) | AU$1,911 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (AU$333) | AU$170 | + 96% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (AU$139) | AU$78 | + 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (AU$967) | AU$684 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (AU$409) | AU$291 | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$16 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (AU$18) | AU$41 | - 56% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Australia | ||||
Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$135 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | AU$90 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$189 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | AU$224 | - | |
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$37,517 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (AU$2.94) | AU$1.99 | + 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$165 | - | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 67% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (AU$20) | AU$8 | + 145% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$24 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (AU$186) | AU$89 | + 109% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$11 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (AU$15) | AU$5.55 | + 162% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | AU$4.39 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | AU$4.95 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (AU$37) | AU$35 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 19% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (AU$164) | AU$66 | + 147% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (AU$7) | AU$45 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$374 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (AU$261) | AU$133 | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (AU$10) | AU$5.46 | + 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$942 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.65 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (AU$67) | AU$78 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (AU$5.55) | AU$42 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |

These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 65% more expensive than in Australia
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