Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 30% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (B$22) | B$20 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (B$17) | B$9 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (B$7) | B$6 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (B$2.35) | B$3.93 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (B$16) | B$5.33 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | B$4.07 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | B$5.04 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | B$5.45 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | B$4.34 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (B$2.79) | B$3.00 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (B$19) | B$17 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (B$4.44) | B$4.64 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | B$3.38 | - | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 23% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,541 (B$1,310) | B$2,878 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (B$1,054) | B$1,697 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (B$347) | B$355 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (B$992) | B$2,091 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (B$744) | B$754 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (B$222) | B$219 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (B$92) | B$49 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (B$645) | B$716 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (B$273) | B$256 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | B$11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (B$12) | B$12 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | B$100 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | B$100 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | B$150 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | B$110 | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 13% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | B$41,135 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (B$1.96) | B$1.23 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | B$56 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 27% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (B$13) | B$5.71 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | B$23 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (B$124) | B$110 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | B$8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (B$10) | B$5.44 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (B$5.92) | B$7 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | B$4.35 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | B$3.46 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (B$25) | B$28 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (B$109) | B$70 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | B$60 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | B$43 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (B$174) | B$150 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (B$12) | B$20 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (B$7) | B$4.88 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (B$7) | B$6.00 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | B$0.73 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (B$45) | B$99 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (B$3.70) | B$12 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 10, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is about the same as in Bahamas
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