Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Ireland
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 23% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Anguilla | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (€7) | €18 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (€16) | €10 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (€7) | €5.35 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.28) | €1.32 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (€15) | €4.89 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.99 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.85 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.56 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (€2.71) | €2.76 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (€19) | €14 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (€4.31) | €3.42 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.50 | - | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 133% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Anguilla | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €2,507 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (€1,024) | €1,914 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (€337) | €245 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (€10,781) | €1,950 | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (€722) | €1,436 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (€216) | €134 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (€90) | €32 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (€626) | €356 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (€265) | €113 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (€11) | €16 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Anguilla | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €99 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €35 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €94 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €106 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Anguilla | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €33,990 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (€1.90) | €1.75 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €75 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 49% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Anguilla | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (€13) | €7 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €17 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (€120) | €63 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (€9) | €4.87 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (€5.75) | €6 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.44 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.70 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (€24) | €22 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 24% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Anguilla | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (€106) | €58 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (€4.31) | €22 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €134 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (€169) | €74 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (€12) | €14 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (€7) | €4.31 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €658 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (€43) | €55 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (€3.59) | €16 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 586 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 67% more expensive than in Ireland
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