Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Belgium
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 12% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (€6) | €19 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (€15) | €11 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (€6) | €5.94 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.05) | €1.28 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (€14) | €3.67 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €6 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.59 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €2.11 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (€2.44) | €1.89 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (€17) | €8 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (€3.87) | €2.89 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €2.00 | - | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 166% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,315 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (€919) | €1,170 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (€303) | €265 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (€9,677) | €873 | + 1009% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (€648) | €663 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (€194) | €154 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (€81) | €54 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (€562) | €302 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (€238) | €110 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €17 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (€10) | €12 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €89 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €35 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €90 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €120 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €32,008 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (€1.71) | €1.66 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €54 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 20% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (€12) | €12 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €14 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (€108) | €30 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €5.29 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (€8) | €9 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (€5.16) | €4.92 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €3.01 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €4.00 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (€22) | €29 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 7% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (€95) | €43 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (€3.87) | €25 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €90 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (€152) | €140 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (€10) | €12 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (€6) | €3.51 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (€6) | €4.70 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €561 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (€39) | €82 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (€3.23) | €11 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 268 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 57% more expensive than in Belgium
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