Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Sweden
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Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 45% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Anguilla | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (82 kr) | 131 kr | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (185 kr) | 93 kr | + 100% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (82 kr) | 72 kr | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (26 kr) | 15 kr | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (173 kr) | 43 kr | + 302% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 37 kr | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 56 kr | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 30 kr | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 14 kr | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (31 kr) | 18 kr | + 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (214 kr) | 119 kr | + 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (49 kr) | 24 kr | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 20 kr | - | |
Housing | + 203% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 203% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Anguilla | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 18,181 kr | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (11,745 kr) | 12,540 kr | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (3,865 kr) | 2,161 kr | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (123,627 kr) | 12,809 kr | + 865% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (8,283 kr) | 9,153 kr | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (2,473 kr) | 1,410 kr | + 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (1,030 kr) | 295 kr | + 250% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (7,179 kr) | 4,739 kr | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (3,037 kr) | 1,437 kr | + 111% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 113 kr | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (132 kr) | 261 kr | - 49% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
Anguilla | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 1,034 kr | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 431 kr | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,067 kr | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 1,444 kr | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
Anguilla | Sweden | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 293,692 kr | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (22 kr) | 21 kr | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 833 kr | - | |
Personal Care | + 107% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 107% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Anguilla | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (148 kr) | 70 kr | + 111% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 211 kr | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (1,380 kr) | 252 kr | + 448% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 37 kr | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (108 kr) | 34 kr | + 214% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (66 kr) | 37 kr | + 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 32 kr | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 19 kr | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (276 kr) | 289 kr | - 5% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 43% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Anguilla | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (1,216 kr) | 467 kr | + 160% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (49 kr) | 311 kr | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,140 kr | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (1,937 kr) | 916 kr | + 111% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (133 kr) | 145 kr | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (77 kr) | 45 kr | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (77 kr) | 71 kr | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 7,556 kr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.96 kr | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (497 kr) | 412 kr | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (41 kr) | 67 kr | - 39% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |

These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 98% more expensive than in Sweden
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