Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 103% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (¥2,456) | ¥1,041 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (¥1,842) | ¥713 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (¥812) | ¥467 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (¥260) | ¥215 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (¥1,719) | ¥287 | + 500% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥484 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,246 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥610 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥381 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (¥309) | ¥267 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (¥2,129) | ¥1,801 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (¥491) | ¥223 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥242 | - | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,541 (¥144,963) | ¥197,391 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (¥116,659) | ¥112,128 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (¥38,395) | ¥15,296 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (¥109,700) | ¥119,023 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (¥82,275) | ¥92,673 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (¥24,560) | ¥11,742 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (¥10,233) | ¥3,714 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (¥71,305) | ¥37,069 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (¥30,167) | ¥10,892 | + 177% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥749 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (¥1,310) | ¥1,906 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,528 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,956 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,013 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.96 (¥162) | ¥143 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,633 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (¥1,474) | ¥1,406 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (¥13,712) | ¥8,740 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (¥1,074) | ¥669 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (¥655) | ¥525 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥218 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥251 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (¥2,742) | ¥2,654 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 65% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (¥12,075) | ¥3,633 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,165 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (¥19,238) | ¥6,734 | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (¥1,316) | ¥809 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (¥768) | ¥511 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (¥768) | ¥509 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,454 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (¥4,936) | ¥8,766 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (¥409) | ¥477 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,408 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 45% more expensive than in Japan
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