Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 49% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Anguilla | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (HK$58) | HK$76 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (HK$129) | HK$50 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (HK$57) | HK$39 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (HK$18) | HK$25 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (HK$121) | HK$30 | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | HK$25 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | HK$96 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | HK$30 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | HK$20 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (HK$22) | HK$18 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (HK$150) | HK$127 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (HK$35) | HK$16 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | HK$19 | - | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 110% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Anguilla | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | HK$39,114 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (HK$8,197) | HK$27,315 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (HK$2,698) | HK$1,456 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (HK$86,289) | HK$19,055 | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (HK$5,781) | HK$13,392 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (HK$1,726) | HK$1,025 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (HK$719) | HK$187 | + 285% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (HK$5,011) | HK$3,504 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (HK$2,120) | HK$1,032 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | HK$104 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (HK$92) | HK$80 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Anguilla | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | HK$609 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | HK$306 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | HK$705 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | HK$1,097 | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Anguilla | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | HK$287,719 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (HK$15) | HK$24 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | HK$552 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 44% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Anguilla | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (HK$104) | HK$116 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | HK$88 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (HK$964) | HK$493 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | HK$40 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (HK$76) | HK$24 | + 219% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (HK$46) | HK$68 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | HK$19 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | HK$23 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (HK$193) | HK$176 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 28% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Anguilla | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (HK$849) | HK$312 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (HK$35) | HK$199 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | HK$500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (HK$1,352) | HK$554 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (HK$93) | HK$152 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (HK$54) | HK$40 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (HK$54) | HK$60 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | HK$0.99 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (HK$347) | HK$634 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (HK$29) | HK$102 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 399 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 59% more expensive than in Hong Kong
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