Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 71% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (RM32) | RM25 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (RM73) | RM22 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (RM32) | RM10 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (RM10) | RM9 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (RM68) | RM13 | + 426% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | RM6 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | RM27 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | RM15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | RM7 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (RM12) | RM14 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (RM84) | RM108 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (RM19) | RM6 | + 215% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | RM4.80 | - | |
| Housing | + 386% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 386% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | RM3,135 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (RM4,631) | RM2,005 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (RM1,524) | RM351 | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (RM48,748) | RM2,087 | + 2236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (RM3,266) | RM1,147 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (RM975) | RM166 | + 486% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (RM406) | RM81 | + 404% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (RM2,831) | RM1,622 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (RM1,198) | RM418 | + 186% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | RM24 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (RM52) | RM35 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | RM246 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | RM150 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | RM348 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | RM319 | - | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 22% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | RM153,476 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (RM9) | RM2.40 | + 259% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | RM55 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 140% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (RM58) | RM16 | + 259% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | RM34 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (RM544) | RM89 | + 511% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | RM26 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (RM43) | RM14 | + 200% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (RM26) | RM15 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | RM8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | RM14 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (RM109) | RM33 | + 230% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 90% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (RM479) | RM94 | + 413% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (RM19) | RM38 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM360 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (RM764) | RM201 | + 281% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (RM52) | RM44 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (RM30) | RM15 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (RM30) | RM25 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RM2,135 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (RM196) | RM196 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (RM16) | RM18 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 661 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.625
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 159% more expensive than in Malaysia
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