Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Netherlands
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 19% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (€7) | €19 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (€15) | €12 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (€7) | €5.67 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.14) | €1.35 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (€14) | €4.58 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.82 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.59 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.87 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (€2.55) | €1.57 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (€18) | €8 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (€4.06) | €3.03 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.55 | - | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 119% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €2,510 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (€963) | €2,138 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (€317) | €211 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (€10,139) | €1,706 | + 494% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (€679) | €1,400 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (€203) | €161 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (€84) | €43 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (€589) | €281 | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (€249) | €111 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (€11) | €17 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €90 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €34 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €100 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €110 | - | |
| 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 | - | €35,635 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (€1.79) | €2.03 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €85 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 43% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (€12) | €4.32 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €14 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (€113) | €71 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (€9) | €4.19 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (€5.41) | €6 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.36 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.33 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (€23) | €29 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 18% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (€100) | €57 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (€4.06) | €29 | - 86% | |
| 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 (€159) | €85 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (€11) | €15 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (€6) | €4.13 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (€6) | €7 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €670 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (€41) | €55 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (€3.38) | €10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 796 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 58% more expensive than in Netherlands
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