Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Japan
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| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 81% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (¥1,072) | ¥1,035 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (¥2,411) | ¥840 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (¥1,063) | ¥618 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (¥340) | ¥237 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (¥2,251) | ¥335 | + 571% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥439 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,195 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥822 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥509 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (¥405) | ¥303 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (¥2,787) | ¥1,267 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (¥643) | ¥276 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥293 | - | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 213% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥365,082 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (¥152,728) | ¥201,500 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (¥50,266) | ¥19,132 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (¥1,607,659) | ¥145,654 | + 1004% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (¥107,713) | ¥102,459 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (¥32,153) | ¥8,349 | + 285% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (¥13,397) | ¥4,448 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (¥93,351) | ¥74,559 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (¥39,495) | ¥25,414 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,338 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (¥1,715) | ¥2,815 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥9,315 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥9,892 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,189 | - | |
| 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 | - | ¥3,060,780 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (¥284) | ¥169 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥8,198 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (¥1,929) | ¥2,133 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (¥17,952) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (¥1,407) | ¥930 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (¥857) | ¥622 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥224 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥188 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (¥3,590) | ¥4,604 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (¥15,809) | ¥4,908 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (¥643) | ¥3,881 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (¥25,187) | ¥8,269 | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (¥1,723) | ¥1,244 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (¥1,005) | ¥547 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (¥1,005) | ¥674 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (¥6,463) | ¥9,530 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (¥536) | ¥613 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 390 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 108% more expensive than in Japan
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