Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 80% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (C$29) | C$18 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (C$22) | C$11 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (C$10) | C$7 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (C$3.11) | C$2.42 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (C$21) | C$3.88 | + 431% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$3.92 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | C$3.86 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$2.55 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (C$3.71) | C$3.28 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (C$26) | C$18 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (C$5.90) | C$2.31 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | C$2.16 | - | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 16% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,541 (C$1,740) | C$2,258 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (C$1,400) | C$1,725 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (C$461) | C$165 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (C$1,317) | C$1,711 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (C$987) | C$1,203 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (C$295) | C$111 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (C$123) | C$53 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (C$856) | C$415 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (C$362) | C$158 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (C$16) | C$23 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | C$69 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | C$52 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$112 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$139 | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$25,291 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.96 (C$1.95) | C$1.24 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$116 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 75% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (C$18) | C$11 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (C$165) | C$81 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (C$13) | C$5.00 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (C$8) | C$5.11 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.00 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.36 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (C$33) | C$24 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 60% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (C$145) | C$54 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$162 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (C$231) | C$98 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (C$16) | C$12 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (C$9) | C$4.86 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (C$9) | C$7 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$574 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (C$59) | C$58 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (C$4.91) | C$14 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,390 prices entered by 2,008 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 41% more expensive than in Canada
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