Cost of living in Anguilla compared to United States
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 21% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 ($7) | $20 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 ($17) | $11 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 ($7) | $5.42 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 ($2.35) | $1.05 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 ($16) | $4.32 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.43 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.96 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.06 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 ($2.79) | $3.25 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 ($19) | $17 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 ($4.44) | $2.84 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.66 | - | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 104% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,910 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 ($1,055) | $2,204 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 ($347) | $218 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 ($11,101) | $2,009 | + 452% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 ($744) | $1,534 | - 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) | $62 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 ($645) | $274 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 ($273) | $145 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 ($12) | $32 | - 62% | |
| 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) | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $99 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $137 | - | |
| 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 | - | $29,106 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 ($1.96) | $0.97 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $78 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 ($13) | $9 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $25 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 ($124) | $158 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 ($10) | $4.84 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 ($5.92) | $6 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.88 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.41 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 ($25) | $29 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 ($109) | $59 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 ($4.44) | $29 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $214 | - | |
| 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) | $14 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 ($7) | $5.76 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $507 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.66 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 ($45) | $64 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 ($3.70) | $10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,330 prices entered by 2,181 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 52% more expensive than in United States
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