Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Costa Rica
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| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 35% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (₡ 3,973) | ₡ 7,580 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (₡ 8,939) | ₡ 4,678 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (₡ 3,941) | ₡ 2,431 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (₡ 1,259) | ₡ 986 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (₡ 8,343) | ₡ 2,161 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₡ 1,206 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₡ 3,002 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₡ 1,980 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₡ 1,246 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (₡ 1,500) | ₡ 898 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (₡ 10,329) | ₡ 8,246 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (₡ 2,384) | ₡ 1,614 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₡ 883 | - | |
| Housing | + 327% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 327% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₡ 587,935 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (₡ 566,126) | ₡ 319,371 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (₡ 186,325) | ₡ 33,405 | + 458% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (₡ 5,959,216) | ₡ 410,086 | + 1353% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (₡ 399,267) | ₡ 245,106 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (₡ 119,184) | ₡ 26,184 | + 355% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (₡ 49,660) | ₡ 15,583 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (₡ 346,032) | ₡ 248,490 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (₡ 146,398) | ₡ 66,647 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₡ 5,570 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (₡ 6,356) | ₡ 2,566 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₡ 39,120 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₡ 22,318 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₡ 57,164 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₡ 36,902 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 5% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₡ 16,942,700 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (₡ 1,052) | ₡ 871 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₡ 29,044 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 48% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (₡ 7,151) | ₡ 3,872 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₡ 11,044 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (₡ 66,545) | ₡ 34,334 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₡ 3,038 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (₡ 5,214) | ₡ 2,962 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (₡ 3,178) | ₡ 3,612 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₡ 1,689 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₡ 1,583 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (₡ 13,309) | ₡ 8,277 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 69% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (₡ 58,599) | ₡ 12,544 | + 367% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (₡ 2,384) | ₡ 6,794 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₡ 16,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (₡ 93,361) | ₡ 31,121 | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (₡ 6,388) | ₡ 5,318 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (₡ 3,726) | ₡ 2,953 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (₡ 3,726) | ₡ 1,378 | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₡ 435,667 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₡ 45 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (₡ 23,956) | ₡ 32,285 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (₡ 1,986) | ₡ 2,530 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 742 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 114% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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