Cost of living in Anguilla compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 145% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (144元) | 54元 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (108元) | 36元 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (48元) | 16元 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (15元) | 14元 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (101元) | 14元 | + 614% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 56元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 13元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 7元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (18元) | 6元 | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (125元) | 109元 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (29元) | 9元 | + 219% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 10元 | - | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 81% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 7,537元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (6,832元) | 4,597元 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (2,249元) | 416元 | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (6,425元) | 6,994元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (4,819元) | 3,863元 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (1,438元) | 264元 | + 445% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (599元) | 87元 | + 589% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (4,176元) | 2,180元 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (1,767元) | 614元 | + 188% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (77元) | 45元 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 370元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 226元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 582元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 519元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 160,747元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (13元) | 6元 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 177元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (86元) | 29元 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (803元) | 488元 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (63元) | 38元 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (38元) | 33元 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 10元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (161元) | 86元 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (707元) | 195元 | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 95元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 996元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (1,127元) | 413元 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (77元) | 71元 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (45元) | 34元 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (45元) | 32元 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.55元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (289元) | 370元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (24元) | 22元 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,856 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 73% more expensive than in China
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