Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 66% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (187 kr) | 112 kr | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (140 kr) | 83 kr | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (62 kr) | 55 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (20 kr) | 13 kr | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (131 kr) | 35 kr | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 31 kr | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 58 kr | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 27 kr | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 11 kr | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (24 kr) | 16 kr | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (162 kr) | 114 kr | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (37 kr) | 21 kr | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 12 kr | - | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 30% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 15,842 kr | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (8,884 kr) | 12,403 kr | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (2,924 kr) | 988 kr | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (8,354 kr) | 10,576 kr | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (6,266 kr) | 7,519 kr | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (1,870 kr) | 355 kr | + 427% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (779 kr) | 200 kr | + 290% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (5,430 kr) | 3,716 kr | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (2,297 kr) | 1,057 kr | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 45 kr | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (100 kr) | 207 kr | - 52% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 972 kr | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 386 kr | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,070 kr | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 1,244 kr | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 4% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 245,474 kr | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (17 kr) | 14 kr | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 742 kr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 89% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (112 kr) | 54 kr | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 114 kr | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (1,044 kr) | 282 kr | + 270% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 37 kr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (82 kr) | 28 kr | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (50 kr) | 26 kr | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 22 kr | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 20 kr | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (209 kr) | 311 kr | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 45% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (920 kr) | 399 kr | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 256 kr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 762 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (1,465 kr) | 636 kr | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (100 kr) | 128 kr | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (58 kr) | 40 kr | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (58 kr) | 66 kr | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 5,576 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 2.78 kr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (376 kr) | 328 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (31 kr) | 65 kr | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 949 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 38% more expensive than in Sweden
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