Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Japan
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| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 94% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (¥940) | ¥1,145 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (¥2,115) | ¥719 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (¥933) | ¥437 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (¥298) | ¥211 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (¥1,974) | ¥282 | + 601% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥815 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥951 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥984 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥421 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (¥355) | ¥268 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (¥2,445) | ¥1,770 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (¥564) | ¥217 | + 160% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥225 | - | |
| Housing | + 226% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 226% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥194,768 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (¥133,979) | ¥126,641 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (¥44,095) | ¥21,178 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (¥1,410,301) | ¥142,258 | + 891% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (¥94,490) | ¥80,836 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (¥28,206) | ¥13,643 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (¥11,753) | ¥3,988 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (¥81,892) | ¥59,521 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (¥34,646) | ¥17,809 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥665 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (¥1,504) | ¥2,700 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,941 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,162 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,471 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥15,388 | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,576,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (¥249) | ¥161 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 73% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (¥1,692) | ¥1,370 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (¥15,748) | ¥3,523 | + 347% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (¥1,234) | ¥648 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (¥752) | ¥409 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥143 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥184 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (¥3,150) | ¥3,583 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 55% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Anguilla | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (¥13,868) | ¥4,280 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,593 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (¥22,095) | ¥6,242 | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (¥1,512) | ¥1,034 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (¥882) | ¥533 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (¥882) | ¥526 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (¥5,669) | ¥11,178 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (¥470) | ¥554 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 602 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 122% more expensive than in Japan
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