Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Panama
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| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 62% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Anguilla | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (7 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (17 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (7 B/.) | 3.36 B/. | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (2.33 B/.) | 1.77 B/. | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (15 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | + 478% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 2.39 B/. | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 6 B/. | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1.97 B/. | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2.71 B/. | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (2.78 B/.) | 1.35 B/. | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (19 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (4.42 B/.) | 2.29 B/. | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1.96 B/. | - | |
| Housing | + 253% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 253% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Anguilla | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,405 B/. | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (1,049 B/.) | 918 B/. | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (345 B/.) | 120 B/. | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (11,042 B/.) | 972 B/. | + 1035% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (740 B/.) | 650 B/. | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (221 B/.) | 96 B/. | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (92 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (641 B/.) | 300 B/. | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (271 B/.) | 113 B/. | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 29 B/. | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (12 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 23% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Panama | ||||
| Anguilla | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 46 B/. | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 65 B/. | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 113 B/. | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 134 B/. | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 15% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Anguilla | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 24,303 B/. | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (1.95 B/.) | 1.00 B/. | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 27 B/. | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 28% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Anguilla | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (13 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 20 B/. | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (123 B/.) | 65 B/. | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 8 B/. | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (10 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (5.89 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 3.25 B/. | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 3.70 B/. | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (25 B/.) | 15 B/. | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 57% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Anguilla | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (109 B/.) | 37 B/. | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (4.42 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 30 B/. | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (173 B/.) | 63 B/. | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (12 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (7 B/.) | 5.00 B/. | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (7 B/.) | 5.36 B/. | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 536 B/. | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.50 B/. | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (44 B/.) | 51 B/. | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (3.68 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 118% more expensive than in Panama
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