Cost of living in Anguilla compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 99% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (54元) | 46元 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (122元) | 40元 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (54元) | 15元 | + 252% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (17元) | 17元 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (113元) | 18元 | + 514% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 10元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 62元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 7元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (20元) | 6元 | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (140元) | 118元 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (32元) | 9元 | + 260% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 15元 | - | |
| Housing | + 299% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 299% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 13,453元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (7,695元) | 7,753元 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (2,533元) | 488元 | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (81,002元) | 7,105元 | + 1040% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (5,427元) | 4,155元 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (1,620元) | 271元 | + 498% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (675元) | 114元 | + 495% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (4,703元) | 1,322元 | + 256% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (1,990元) | 592元 | + 236% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (86元) | 49元 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 511元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 251元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 624元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 840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 | - | 159,885元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (14元) | 9元 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 198元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (97元) | 41元 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (905元) | 329元 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 52元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (71元) | 45元 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (43元) | 36元 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 12元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 15元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (181元) | 86元 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (797元) | 249元 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (32元) | 111元 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,566元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (1,269元) | 398元 | + 219% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (87元) | 76元 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (51元) | 30元 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (51元) | 15元 | + 233% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,783元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.23元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (326元) | 427元 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (27元) | 24元 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,510 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 140% more expensive than in China
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