Cost of living in Anguilla compared to New Zealand
Currency:
Food | + 40% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Anguilla is 40% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Anguilla | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (NZ$12) | NZ$22 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (NZ$27) | NZ$13 | + 98% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (NZ$12) | NZ$7 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (NZ$3.76) | NZ$2.47 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (NZ$25) | NZ$8 | + 208% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | NZ$7 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | NZ$7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | NZ$4.22 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | NZ$3.36 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (NZ$4.48) | NZ$4.75 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (NZ$31) | NZ$18 | + 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (NZ$7) | NZ$3.47 | + 105% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | NZ$3.05 | - | |
Housing | + 159% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 159% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Anguilla | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | NZ$3,225 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (NZ$1,690) | NZ$2,681 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (NZ$556) | NZ$271 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (NZ$17,794) | NZ$2,256 | + 689% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (NZ$1,192) | NZ$1,846 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (NZ$356) | NZ$240 | + 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (NZ$148) | NZ$80 | + 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (NZ$1,033) | NZ$750 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (NZ$437) | NZ$281 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | NZ$15 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (NZ$19) | NZ$28 | - 31% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
Anguilla | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | NZ$119 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | NZ$81 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | NZ$152 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | NZ$204 | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
Anguilla | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | NZ$38,250 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (NZ$3.14) | NZ$2.77 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | NZ$188 | - | |
Personal Care | + 90% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 90% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Anguilla | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (NZ$21) | NZ$10 | + 106% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | NZ$10 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (NZ$199) | NZ$66 | + 199% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | NZ$8 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (NZ$16) | NZ$5.53 | + 181% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | NZ$3.48 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | NZ$4.09 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (NZ$40) | NZ$36 | + 11% | |
Entertainment | + 31% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 31% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Anguilla | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (NZ$175) | NZ$69 | + 153% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (NZ$7) | NZ$38 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$206 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (NZ$279) | NZ$112 | + 150% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (NZ$19) | NZ$16 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (NZ$11) | NZ$5.25 | + 112% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (NZ$11) | NZ$10 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$790 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | NZ$0.37 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (NZ$72) | NZ$74 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (NZ$5.93) | NZ$34 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | + 84% |

These prices were last updated on June 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.593
NZD
/
XCD
Cost of living in Anguilla is 84% more expensive than in New Zealand
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Angola is 16% cheaper than in New Zealand
- Cost of living in Albania is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in New Zealand
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in New Zealand
- Cost of living in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in New Zealand
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand
- Cost of living in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand