Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Belgium
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| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 47% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (€18) | €17 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (€14) | €8 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (€6) | €4.41 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€1.93) | €1.00 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (€13) | €3.76 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.45 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.91 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.37 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.69 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (€2.30) | €1.74 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (€16) | €7 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (€3.66) | €2.31 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.33 | - | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 28% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,541 (€1,079) | €1,131 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (€868) | €927 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (€286) | €138 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (€817) | €853 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (€612) | €653 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (€183) | €95 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (€76) | €36 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (€531) | €378 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (€225) | €133 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (€10) | €10 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €81 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €85 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €102 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 6% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,942 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (€1.61) | €1.32 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €50 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 68% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (€11) | €8 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (€102) | €37 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €5.08 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (€8) | €3.38 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (€4.88) | €3.87 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.83 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.17 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (€20) | €23 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 43% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (€90) | €47 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €22 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €81 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (€143) | €59 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (€10) | €9 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (€5.72) | €3.54 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (€5.72) | €4.16 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €476 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (€37) | €35 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (€3.05) | €8 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 618 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 33% more expensive than in Belgium
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