Cost of living in Anguilla compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 109% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (50元) | 41元 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (112元) | 37元 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (49元) | 17元 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (16元) | 14元 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (104元) | 16元 | + 534% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 9元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 48元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 13元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (19元) | 7元 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (129元) | 97元 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (30元) | 9元 | + 221% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 13元 | - | |
| Housing | + 287% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 287% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 13,898元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (7,083元) | 8,379元 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (2,331元) | 462元 | + 405% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (74,559元) | 6,525元 | + 1043% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (4,995元) | 4,376元 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (1,491元) | 516元 | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (621元) | 140元 | + 343% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (4,329元) | 1,829元 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (1,832元) | 546元 | + 236% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (80元) | 66元 | + 20% | |
| 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) | - | 288元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 654元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 844元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (13元) | 8元 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 89% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (89元) | 28元 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (833元) | 386元 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (65元) | 19元 | + 237% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (40元) | 44元 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 21元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 16元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (167元) | 82元 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (733元) | 260元 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 122元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (1,168元) | 319元 | + 266% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (80元) | 90元 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (47元) | 31元 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (47元) | 19元 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (300元) | 410元 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (25元) | 38元 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,155 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 143% more expensive than in China
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