Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 71% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Anguilla | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (€16) | €8 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (€7) | €3.61 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.23) | €0.97 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (€15) | €2.99 | + 394% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.02 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.99 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.91 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.55 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (€2.66) | €1.01 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (€18) | €5.44 | + 237% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (€4.23) | €2.05 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.91 | - | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 234% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Anguilla | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,338 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (€1,004) | €921 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (€330) | €146 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (€10,567) | €900 | + 1074% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (€708) | €666 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (€211) | €129 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (€88) | €31 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (€614) | €352 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (€260) | €138 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (€11) | €10 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Anguilla | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €83 | - | |
| 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) | - | €74 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €88 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Anguilla | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €27,399 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (€1.87) | €1.79 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €37 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 61% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Anguilla | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (€13) | €4.65 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (€118) | €70 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.51 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (€9) | €3.84 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (€5.64) | €5.13 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.60 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.13 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (€24) | €16 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 83% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Anguilla | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (€104) | €30 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (€4.23) | €15 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €53 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (€166) | €45 | + 267% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (€11) | €9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (€7) | €3.24 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (€7) | €1.87 | + 254% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €509 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (€42) | €37 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (€3.52) | €5.19 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,104 prices entered by 350 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 109% more expensive than in Portugal
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