Cost of living in Anguilla compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 23% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Anguilla | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (£5.72) | £15 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (£13) | £8 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (£5.67) | £3.96 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (£1.81) | £1.09 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (£12) | £3.70 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | £2.53 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | £4.82 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | £2.15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | £0.92 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (£2.16) | £2.10 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (£15) | £10 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (£3.43) | £2.23 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | £1.06 | - | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 111% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Anguilla | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | £2,789 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (£815) | £2,036 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (£268) | £179 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (£8,577) | £1,781 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (£575) | £1,282 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (£172) | £136 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (£71) | £27 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (£498) | £264 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (£211) | £90 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (£9) | £14 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Anguilla | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | £73 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | £35 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | £83 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | £84 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Anguilla | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £28,289 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (£1.51) | £1.43 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £107 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 63% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Anguilla | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (£10) | £3.64 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (£96) | £72 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £3.91 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (£8) | £1.93 | + 289% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (£4.57) | £4.20 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £2.22 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.90 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (£19) | £15 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 21% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Anguilla | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (£84) | £40 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (£3.43) | £23 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £116 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (£134) | £66 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (£9) | £11 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (£5.36) | £3.72 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (£5.36) | £5.93 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (£34) | £41 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (£2.86) | £15 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,027 prices entered by 445 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 58% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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