Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Ireland
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 49% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
Anguilla | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (€7) | €14 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (€16) | €9 | + 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (€7) | €4.80 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.24) | €1.14 | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (€15) | €2.94 | + 404% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.53 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €5.97 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.13 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.27 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (€2.67) | €2.61 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (€18) | €12 | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (€4.24) | €2.40 | + 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.53 | - | |
Housing | + 143% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 143% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
Anguilla | Ireland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €2,198 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (€1,007) | €1,828 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (€332) | €175 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (€10,603) | €1,775 | + 497% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (€710) | €1,188 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (€212) | €137 | + 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (€88) | €44 | + 103% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (€616) | €386 | + 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (€260) | €117 | + 123% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €8 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (€11) | €14 | - 19% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
Anguilla | Ireland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €74 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €36 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €82 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €99 | - | |
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 | - | €27,584 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (€1.87) | €1.72 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €118 | - | |
Personal Care | + 75% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 75% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
Anguilla | Ireland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (€13) | €5.17 | + 146% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €18 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (€118) | €57 | + 108% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €5.34 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (€9) | €3.70 | + 151% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (€5.65) | €4.49 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.47 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.41 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (€24) | €19 | + 26% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 44% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
Anguilla | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (€104) | €38 | + 175% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €26 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €130 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (€166) | €73 | + 128% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (€11) | €11 | - 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (€7) | €3.58 | + 85% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (€7) | €6 | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €492 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.09 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (€43) | €43 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (€3.53) | €15 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 83% more expensive than in Ireland
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