Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 76% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (₡ 5,120) | ₡ 7,744 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (₡ 11,520) | ₡ 4,440 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (₡ 5,079) | ₡ 2,276 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (₡ 1,623) | ₡ 852 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (₡ 10,752) | ₡ 1,787 | + 502% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₡ 1,090 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₡ 3,415 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₡ 2,175 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₡ 1,227 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (₡ 1,933) | ₡ 860 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (₡ 13,311) | ₡ 9,435 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (₡ 3,072) | ₡ 1,688 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₡ 832 | - | |
| Housing | + 386% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 386% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₡ 529,160 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (₡ 729,569) | ₡ 296,877 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (₡ 240,118) | ₡ 46,006 | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (₡ 7,679,669) | ₡ 434,861 | + 1666% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (₡ 514,538) | ₡ 229,690 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (₡ 153,593) | ₡ 32,683 | + 370% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (₡ 63,997) | ₡ 20,310 | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (₡ 445,933) | ₡ 236,445 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (₡ 188,664) | ₡ 74,231 | + 154% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₡ 5,382 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (₡ 8,192) | ₡ 3,440 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₡ 38,101 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₡ 25,558 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₡ 61,038 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₡ 59,032 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 12% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₡ 16,808,800 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (₡ 1,356) | ₡ 801 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₡ 39,596 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 78% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (₡ 9,216) | ₡ 3,878 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₡ 14,348 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (₡ 85,756) | ₡ 39,058 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₡ 3,449 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (₡ 6,720) | ₡ 2,874 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (₡ 4,096) | ₡ 3,736 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₡ 1,586 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₡ 1,542 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (₡ 17,151) | ₡ 8,073 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 82% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (₡ 75,517) | ₡ 18,676 | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (₡ 3,072) | ₡ 7,695 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₡ 15,378 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (₡ 120,315) | ₡ 37,375 | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (₡ 8,233) | ₡ 4,826 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (₡ 4,802) | ₡ 2,570 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (₡ 4,802) | ₡ 1,401 | + 243% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₡ 442,591 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₡ 70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (₡ 30,872) | ₡ 36,373 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (₡ 2,560) | ₡ 2,490 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 160% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 889 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 160% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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