Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Netherlands
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 29% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (€7) | €15 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (€15) | €10 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (€7) | €5.54 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.15) | €1.31 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (€14) | €4.59 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €3.11 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.24 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.63 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (€2.57) | €1.43 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (€18) | €7 | + 170% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (€4.08) | €3.21 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.52 | - | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 136% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €2,007 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (€969) | €1,664 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (€319) | €263 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (€10,196) | €1,425 | + 616% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (€683) | €1,123 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (€204) | €170 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (€85) | €39 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (€592) | €323 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (€250) | €152 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €13 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (€11) | €17 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €71 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €30 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €79 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €97 | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €30,991 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (€1.80) | €1.98 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €85 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 45% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (€12) | €3.87 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (€114) | €71 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.68 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (€9) | €4.88 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (€5.44) | €5.20 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.31 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.84 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (€23) | €23 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 34% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (€100) | €54 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (€4.08) | €25 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €107 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (€160) | €69 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (€11) | €14 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (€6) | €3.16 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (€6) | €5.59 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €684 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.08 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (€41) | €36 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (€3.40) | €9 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 897 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 64% more expensive than in Netherlands
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