Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Japan
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| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 93% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (¥1,041) | ¥1,028 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (¥2,342) | ¥723 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (¥1,033) | ¥519 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (¥330) | ¥197 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (¥2,186) | ¥316 | + 591% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥629 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥962 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥902 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥574 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (¥393) | ¥285 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (¥2,706) | ¥1,208 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (¥625) | ¥184 | + 240% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥206 | - | |
| Housing | + 216% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 216% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥326,267 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (¥148,329) | ¥171,772 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (¥48,818) | ¥28,488 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (¥1,561,359) | ¥157,603 | + 891% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (¥104,611) | ¥82,713 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (¥31,227) | ¥24,082 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (¥13,011) | ¥4,699 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (¥90,663) | ¥47,482 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (¥38,357) | ¥32,093 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,313 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (¥1,665) | ¥1,878 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,136 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,989 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,588 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (¥276) | ¥165 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (¥1,874) | ¥2,497 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (¥17,435) | ¥5,380 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥650 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (¥1,366) | ¥938 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (¥833) | ¥702 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥218 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥216 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (¥3,487) | ¥3,927 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 62% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (¥15,353) | ¥4,141 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (¥625) | ¥3,600 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (¥24,461) | ¥5,993 | + 308% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (¥1,674) | ¥984 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (¥976) | ¥472 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (¥976) | ¥575 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (¥6,277) | ¥9,280 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (¥520) | ¥592 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 762 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 110% more expensive than in Japan
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