Cost of living in Anguilla compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 135% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (52元) | 36元 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (118元) | 38元 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (52元) | 13元 | + 309% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (17元) | 15元 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (110元) | 15元 | + 633% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 10元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 51元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (20元) | 6元 | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (136元) | 88元 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (31元) | 8元 | + 275% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 12元 | - | |
| Housing | + 297% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 297% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 15,689元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (7,452元) | 7,762元 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (2,453元) | 494元 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (78,439元) | 6,859元 | + 1044% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (5,255元) | 3,972元 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (1,569元) | 335元 | + 368% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (654元) | 101元 | + 548% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (4,555元) | 1,494元 | + 205% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (1,927元) | 571元 | + 238% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (84元) | 47元 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 415元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 280元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 574元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 717元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 152,522元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (14元) | 8元 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 244元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 87% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (94元) | 41元 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 45元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (876元) | 111元 | + 690% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (69元) | 44元 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (42元) | 32元 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 12元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (175元) | 79元 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 85% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (771元) | 225元 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (31元) | 110元 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 481元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (1,229元) | 248元 | + 396% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (84元) | 77元 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (49元) | 27元 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (49元) | 14元 | + 252% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,708元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.19元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (315元) | 406元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (26元) | 25元 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,065 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 158% more expensive than in China
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