Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
Food | + 114% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 114% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (₡ 13,581) | ₡ 5,864 | + 132% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (₡ 10,185) | ₡ 3,943 | + 158% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (₡ 4,491) | ₡ 1,819 | + 147% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (₡ 1,435) | ₡ 840 | + 71% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (₡ 9,506) | ₡ 1,706 | + 457% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₡ 1,067 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₡ 2,758 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₡ 1,965 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₡ 959 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (₡ 1,709) | ₡ 1,054 | + 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (₡ 11,770) | ₡ 9,433 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (₡ 2,716) | ₡ 1,531 | + 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₡ 735 | - | |
Housing | + 102% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 102% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₡ 566,613 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (₡ 645,080) | ₡ 278,738 | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (₡ 212,311) | ₡ 37,389 | + 468% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (₡ 606,602) | ₡ 465,082 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (₡ 454,951) | ₡ 229,175 | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (₡ 135,806) | ₡ 24,475 | + 455% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (₡ 56,586) | ₡ 15,436 | + 267% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (₡ 394,291) | ₡ 188,597 | + 109% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (₡ 166,816) | ₡ 57,903 | + 188% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₡ 4,422 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (₡ 7,243) | ₡ 2,275 | + 218% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₡ 35,853 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₡ 20,140 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₡ 51,359 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₡ 46,668 | - | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is 18% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₡ 11,655,100 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (₡ 1,199) | ₡ 588 | + 104% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₡ 23,064 | - | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 61% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (₡ 8,148) | ₡ 4,978 | + 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₡ 6,819 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (₡ 75,825) | ₡ 44,377 | + 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₡ 3,034 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (₡ 5,942) | ₡ 2,399 | + 148% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (₡ 3,622) | ₡ 3,440 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₡ 1,593 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₡ 1,319 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (₡ 15,165) | ₡ 7,324 | + 107% | |
Entertainment | + 88% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 88% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (₡ 66,771) | ₡ 12,943 | + 416% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₡ 5,929 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₡ 16,811 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (₡ 106,382) | ₡ 29,833 | + 257% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (₡ 7,279) | ₡ 3,957 | + 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (₡ 4,246) | ₡ 2,206 | + 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (₡ 4,246) | ₡ 1,416 | + 200% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₡ 302,259 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₡ 46 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (₡ 27,297) | ₡ 37,582 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (₡ 2,263) | ₡ 2,221 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | + 80% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
226.344
CRC
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XCD
Cost of living in Anguilla is 80% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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