Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 112% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (¥2,396) | ¥947 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (¥1,797) | ¥693 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (¥792) | ¥417 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (¥253) | ¥204 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (¥1,677) | ¥238 | + 604% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥653 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥888 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥786 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥389 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (¥302) | ¥306 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (¥2,076) | ¥1,339 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (¥479) | ¥183 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥246 | - | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥292,182 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (¥113,799) | ¥166,938 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (¥37,454) | ¥25,258 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (¥107,011) | ¥145,026 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (¥80,258) | ¥81,047 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (¥23,958) | ¥13,235 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (¥9,982) | ¥3,869 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (¥69,557) | ¥55,604 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (¥29,428) | ¥12,951 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥778 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (¥1,278) | ¥2,599 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,849 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,780 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,249 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,511 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,585,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (¥212) | ¥135 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,445 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (¥1,437) | ¥1,225 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,626 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (¥13,376) | ¥6,148 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥812 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (¥1,048) | ¥655 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (¥639) | ¥501 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥170 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥229 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (¥2,675) | ¥2,983 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 49% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (¥11,779) | ¥3,633 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,632 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (¥18,767) | ¥6,378 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (¥1,284) | ¥1,122 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (¥749) | ¥432 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (¥749) | ¥556 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,985 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (¥4,815) | ¥9,497 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (¥399) | ¥525 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 734 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 41% more expensive than in Japan
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