Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Bahamas
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 17% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Anguilla | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (B$7) | B$26 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (B$17) | B$9 | + 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (B$7) | B$14 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (B$2.38) | B$6.00 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (B$16) | B$6.00 | + 162% | |
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$8 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | B$1.32 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (B$2.83) | B$4.19 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (B$19) | B$15 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (B$4.50) | B$4.64 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | B$3.85 | - | |
Housing | + 132% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 132% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
Anguilla | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | B$2,744 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (B$1,069) | B$1,697 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (B$352) | B$355 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (B$11,249) | B$2,091 | + 438% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (B$754) | B$754 | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (B$225) | B$219 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (B$94) | B$49 | + 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (B$653) | B$716 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (B$276) | B$256 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | B$11 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (B$12) | B$15 | - 20% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
Anguilla | Bahamas | Diff | ||
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$74 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | B$150 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | B$110 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
Anguilla | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (B$1.99) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | B$56 | - | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
Anguilla | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (B$13) | B$5.71 | + 137% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | B$23 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (B$126) | B$114 | + 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | B$8 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (B$10) | B$10 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (B$6.00) | B$14 | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | B$6.00 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | B$8 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (B$25) | B$20 | + 26% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 16% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Anguilla | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (B$111) | B$92 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (B$4.50) | B$60 | - 93% | |
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$176) | B$150 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (B$12) | B$24 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (B$7) | B$4.88 | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (B$7) | B$7 | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | B$1,200 | - | |
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$113 | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (B$3.75) | B$10 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |

These prices were last updated on January 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 39% more expensive than in Bahamas
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