Cost of living in The Valley, Anguilla (Anguilla) is 52% more expensive than in Kingston (Jamaica)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 188 prices entered by 17 different people.
| Food in The Valley, Anguilla (Anguilla) is 76% more expensive than in Kingston (Jamaica) | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Valley, Anguilla (Anguilla) | Kingston (Jamaica) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| EC$45 (J$2,413) | J$954 | 153% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| EC$36 (J$1,914) | J$816 | 135% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| EC$20 (J$1,062) | J$508 | 109% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| EC$7 (J$385) | J$414 | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| EC$42 (J$2,247) | J$587 | 283% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| - | J$585 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| - | J$841 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| - | J$749 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| - | J$378 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| EC$4.52 (J$242) | J$322 | 25% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| EC$46 (J$2,453) | J$2,633 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| EC$7 (J$365) | J$263 | 39% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| EC$10 (J$535) | J$368 | 45% |
| Housing in The Valley, Anguilla (Anguilla) is 76% more expensive than in Kingston (Jamaica) | ||
| The Valley, Anguilla (Anguilla) | Kingston (Jamaica) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| EC$3,232 (J$172,902) | J$161,960 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| EC$3,055 (J$163,450) | J$74,327 | 120% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| EC$1,021 (J$54,627) | J$18,781 | 191% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| EC$2,680 (J$143,389) | J$80,034 | 79% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| EC$2,010 (J$107,541) | J$44,746 | 140% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| EC$600 (J$32,102) | J$10,272 | 213% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| EC$186 (J$9,949) | J$6,176 | 61% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| EC$1,195 (J$63,951) | J$53,456 | 20% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| EC$737 (J$39,432) | J$15,633 | 152% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| - | J$1,605 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| EC$24 (J$1,279) | J$495 | 159% |
| Clothes in The Valley, Anguilla (Anguilla) is 9% more expensive than in Kingston (Jamaica) | ||
| The Valley, Anguilla (Anguilla) | Kingston (Jamaica) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| - | J$8,300 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| EC$110 (J$5,885) | J$4,875 | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | J$11,338 | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| - | J$7,687 | - |
| Transportation in The Valley, Anguilla (Anguilla) is 5% more expensive than in Kingston (Jamaica) | ||
| The Valley, Anguilla (Anguilla) | Kingston (Jamaica) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | J$3,954,080 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| EC$3.63 (J$194) | J$154 | 26% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | J$5,517 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | J$1,518 | - |
| Personal Care in The Valley, Anguilla (Anguilla) is 126% more expensive than in Kingston (Jamaica) | ||
| The Valley, Anguilla (Anguilla) | Kingston (Jamaica) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| EC$41 (J$2,173) | J$935 | 132% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | J$2,593 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| EC$302 (J$16,142) | J$2,877 | 461% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | J$1,041 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| EC$26 (J$1,404) | J$352 | 299% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| EC$16 (J$856) | J$1,036 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| - | J$406 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| - | J$174 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| EC$89 (J$4,764) | J$1,211 | 293% |
| Entertainment in The Valley, Anguilla (Anguilla) is 30% more expensive than in Kingston (Jamaica) | ||
| The Valley, Anguilla (Anguilla) | Kingston (Jamaica) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| EC$215 (J$11,524) | J$7,042 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| - | J$2,588 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | J$4,795 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| EC$437 (J$23,365) | J$10,181 | 130% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| EC$33 (J$1,787) | J$840 | 113% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| EC$19 (J$1,004) | J$886 | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| EC$10 (J$546) | J$224 | 143% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | J$81,026 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | J$9 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| EC$121 (J$6,452) | J$9,807 | 34% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| EC$10 (J$535) | J$766 | 30% |
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For example, you would need at least J$681,185 (EC$12,732) in The Valley, Anguilla to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with J$449,000 in Kingston.