Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Cuba
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 33% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Anguilla | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (7 CUC) | 38 CUC | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (17 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (7 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (2.35 CUC) | 3.38 CUC | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (16 CUC) | 11 CUC | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 4.49 CUC | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 9 CUC | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 10 CUC | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 5.50 CUC | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (2.79 CUC) | 5.74 CUC | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (19 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (4.44 CUC) | 4.75 CUC | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 3.06 CUC | - | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 76% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Anguilla | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 2,548 CUC | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (1,055 CUC) | 2,650 CUC | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (347 CUC) | 261 CUC | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (11,101 CUC) | 2,314 CUC | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (744 CUC) | 2,620 CUC | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (222 CUC) | 118 CUC | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (93 CUC) | 40 CUC | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (645 CUC) | 671 CUC | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (273 CUC) | 161 CUC | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 18 CUC | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (12 CUC) | 65 CUC | - 82% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Cuba | ||||
| Anguilla | Cuba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 60 CUC | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 52 CUC | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 112 CUC | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 190 CUC | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in Cuba | ||||
| Anguilla | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 71,138 CUC | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (1.96 CUC) | 1.68 CUC | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 93 CUC | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 4% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Anguilla | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (13 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 20 CUC | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (124 CUC) | 100 CUC | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 18 CUC | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (10 CUC) | 5.32 CUC | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (5.92 CUC) | 17 CUC | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 4.97 CUC | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 4.16 CUC | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (25 CUC) | 21 CUC | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 7% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Anguilla | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (109 CUC) | 63 CUC | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (4.44 CUC) | 80 CUC | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 100 CUC | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (174 CUC) | 73 CUC | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (12 CUC) | 11 CUC | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (7 CUC) | 3.37 CUC | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (7 CUC) | 6 CUC | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 971 CUC | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.81 CUC | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (45 CUC) | 46 CUC | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (3.70 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,070 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 21% more expensive than in Cuba
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