Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Canada
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 27% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (C$9) | C$21 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (C$21) | C$12 | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (C$9) | C$8 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (C$2.98) | C$2.81 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (C$20) | C$4.56 | + 333% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$4.36 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$10 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | C$4.18 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$2.85 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (C$3.56) | C$3.67 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (C$24) | C$18 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (C$5.65) | C$2.63 | + 115% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | C$2.58 | - | |
Housing | + 147% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 147% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$2,897 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (C$1,342) | C$2,260 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (C$442) | C$238 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (C$14,123) | C$1,855 | + 661% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (C$946) | C$1,492 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (C$282) | C$147 | + 92% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (C$118) | C$72 | + 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (C$820) | C$411 | + 99% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (C$347) | C$183 | + 90% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$12 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (C$15) | C$27 | - 44% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | C$73 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | C$50 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$115 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$147 | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$26,873 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (C$2.49) | C$1.68 | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$120 | - | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 27% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (C$17) | C$10 | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$21 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (C$158) | C$166 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (C$12) | C$5.53 | + 124% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (C$8) | C$5.70 | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.39 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | C$3.13 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (C$32) | C$29 | + 8% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 35% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (C$139) | C$67 | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | C$30 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$153 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (C$221) | C$103 | + 114% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (C$15) | C$13 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (C$9) | C$5.07 | + 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (C$9) | C$8 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$781 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.38 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (C$57) | C$62 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (C$4.71) | C$17 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | + 76% |

These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 76% more expensive than in Canada
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