Cost of living in Anguilla compared to United States
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Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 19% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 ($7) | $20 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 ($17) | $11 | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 ($7) | $5.70 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 ($2.35) | $1.06 | + 120% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 ($16) | $4.54 | + 242% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.56 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $4.44 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.22 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 ($2.79) | $3.02 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 ($19) | $16 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 ($4.44) | $2.93 | + 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.79 | - | |
Housing | + 98% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 98% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $3,010 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 ($1,055) | $2,308 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 ($347) | $223 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 ($11,101) | $2,055 | + 440% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 ($744) | $1,565 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 ($222) | $149 | + 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 ($93) | $64 | + 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 ($645) | $293 | + 120% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 ($273) | $145 | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 ($12) | $30 | - 60% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in United States | ||||
Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $57 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $52 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $97 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $131 | - | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $28,449 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 ($1.96) | $0.98 | + 99% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $74 | - | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 ($13) | $10 | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 ($124) | $140 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 ($10) | $5.01 | + 94% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 ($5.92) | $7 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.94 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.36 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 ($25) | $29 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 19% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 ($109) | $57 | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 ($4.44) | $30 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $207 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 ($174) | $99 | + 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 ($12) | $15 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 ($7) | $5.58 | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $507 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.37 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 ($45) | $66 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 ($3.70) | $10 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | + 50% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,488 prices entered by 2,363 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 50% more expensive than in United States
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