Cost of living in Anguilla compared to United States
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 39% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 ($7) | $17 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 ($17) | $9 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 ($7) | $5.09 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 ($2.35) | $0.99 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 ($16) | $3.31 | + 370% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.43 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.93 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.92 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 ($2.79) | $3.31 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 ($19) | $16 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 ($4.44) | $2.26 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.48 | - | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 125% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,512 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 ($1,055) | $1,960 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 ($347) | $202 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 ($11,101) | $1,774 | + 526% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 ($744) | $1,344 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 ($222) | $137 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 ($93) | $56 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 ($645) | $301 | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 ($273) | $134 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $12 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 ($12) | $27 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $51 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $46 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $92 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $121 | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,479 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 ($1.96) | $1.07 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $78 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 29% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 ($13) | $7 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 ($124) | $123 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 ($10) | $4.14 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 ($5.92) | $5.48 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.17 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.05 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 ($25) | $26 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 38% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Anguilla | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 ($109) | $49 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $27 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $190 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 ($174) | $84 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 ($12) | $13 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 ($7) | $5.20 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 ($7) | $6 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $490 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 ($45) | $53 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 ($3.70) | $9 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,099 prices entered by 2,603 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 74% more expensive than in United States
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