Cost of living in Anguilla compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 173% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (155元) | 46元 | + 240% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (116元) | 34元 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (51元) | 15元 | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (16元) | 15元 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (109元) | 14元 | + 697% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 59元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6.00元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (20元) | 5.17元 | + 278% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (134元) | 112元 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (31元) | 8元 | + 287% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 14元 | - | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 95% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,541 (9,156元) | 9,398元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (7,368元) | 4,947元 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (2,425元) | 431元 | + 463% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (6,929元) | 5,740元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (5,197元) | 3,030元 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (1,551元) | 277元 | + 460% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (646元) | 96元 | + 574% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (4,504元) | 2,464元 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (1,905元) | 561元 | + 240% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (83元) | 47元 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 481元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 250元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 647元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 620元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 134,340元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.96 (10元) | 7元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 149元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (93元) | 37元 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (866元) | 347元 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 62元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (68元) | 47元 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (41元) | 31元 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 8元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 12元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (173元) | 71元 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 91% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (763元) | 177元 | + 330% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 100元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (1,215元) | 395元 | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (83元) | 68元 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (49元) | 33元 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (49元) | 31元 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,256元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.31元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (312元) | 335元 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (26元) | 22元 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,184 prices entered by 364 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 89% more expensive than in China
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