Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Spain
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Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 40% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Anguilla | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (€7) | €17 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (€16) | €9 | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (€7) | €3.90 | + 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.20) | €1.03 | + 113% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (€15) | €3.06 | + 376% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.22 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.96 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.32 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (€2.62) | €1.06 | + 147% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (€18) | €7 | + 167% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (€4.16) | €2.03 | + 105% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.99 | - | |
Housing | + 259% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 259% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Anguilla | Spain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,293 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (€988) | €870 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (€325) | €122 | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (€10,402) | €819 | + 1170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (€697) | €602 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (€208) | €82 | + 153% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (€87) | €27 | + 218% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (€604) | €346 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (€256) | €101 | + 154% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €8 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (€11) | €11 | + 0% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Spain | ||||
Anguilla | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €75 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €31 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €81 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €90 | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in Spain | ||||
Anguilla | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €26,488 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (€1.84) | €1.63 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €30 | - | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 73% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Anguilla | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (€12) | €8 | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (€116) | €62 | + 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.97 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (€9) | €2.66 | + 243% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (€5.55) | €3.36 | + 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.11 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.00 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (€23) | €17 | + 34% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 65% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Anguilla | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (€102) | €33 | + 210% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (€4.16) | €16 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €61 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (€163) | €49 | + 236% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (€11) | €10 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (€7) | €2.65 | + 145% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (€7) | €4.67 | + 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €525 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.17 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (€42) | €48 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (€3.47) | €5.21 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | + 111% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 111% more expensive than in Spain
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