Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 29% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (AU$12) | AU$23 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (AU$26) | AU$15 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (AU$3.66) | AU$1.94 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (AU$24) | AU$7 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | AU$7 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | AU$5.03 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | AU$3.67 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (AU$4.36) | AU$6 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (AU$30) | AU$20 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (AU$7) | AU$3.67 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | AU$3.04 | - | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 150% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | AU$3,871 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (AU$1,645) | AU$2,594 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (AU$541) | AU$216 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (AU$17,316) | AU$2,355 | + 635% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (AU$1,160) | AU$1,942 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (AU$346) | AU$163 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (AU$144) | AU$71 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (AU$1,005) | AU$535 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (AU$425) | AU$248 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$17 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (AU$18) | AU$42 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$125 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | AU$81 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$178 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | AU$191 | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 10% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$35,831 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (AU$3.06) | AU$1.99 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$160 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 80% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (AU$21) | AU$8 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$24 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (AU$193) | AU$83 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (AU$15) | AU$5.15 | + 194% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | AU$4.19 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | AU$4.66 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (AU$39) | AU$32 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 25% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Anguilla | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (AU$170) | AU$66 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (AU$7) | AU$42 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$292 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (AU$271) | AU$120 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (AU$19) | AU$20 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (AU$11) | AU$5.31 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (AU$11) | AU$11 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$883 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (AU$70) | AU$75 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (AU$5.77) | AU$41 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,797 prices entered by 391 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 77% more expensive than in Australia
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