Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Belgium
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 18% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (€7) | €18 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (€15) | €10 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (€7) | €5.61 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.16) | €1.16 | + 86% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (€14) | €4.92 | + 190% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.94 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.17 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €2.31 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (€2.57) | €1.84 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (€18) | €10 | + 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (€4.08) | €3.19 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.57 | - | |
Housing | + 207% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 207% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,268 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (€970) | €1,045 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (€319) | €215 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (€10,210) | €899 | + 1036% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (€684) | €711 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (€204) | €104 | + 96% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (€85) | €39 | + 119% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (€593) | €856 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (€251) | €200 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €16 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (€11) | €11 | - 1% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €105 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €85 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €106 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €122 | - | |
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 | - | €38,224 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (€1.80) | €1.85 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €49 | - | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 63% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (€12) | €9 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (€114) | €26 | + 333% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €5.15 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (€9) | €5.00 | + 79% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (€5.45) | €3.77 | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.90 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.17 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (€23) | €25 | - 7% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 47% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (€100) | €47 | + 116% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (€4.08) | €27 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €72 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (€160) | €59 | + 171% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (€11) | €12 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (€6) | €3.31 | + 93% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (€6) | €4.60 | + 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €550 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.25 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (€41) | €17 | + 135% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (€3.40) | €8 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 83% more expensive than in Belgium
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