Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Bahamas
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 16% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Anguilla | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (B$7) | B$25 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (B$17) | B$10 | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (B$7) | B$14 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (B$2.35) | B$6.00 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (B$16) | B$4.43 | + 252% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | B$4.07 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | B$5.04 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | B$8 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | B$1.32 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (B$2.80) | B$4.19 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (B$19) | B$15 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (B$4.46) | B$4.64 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | B$3.85 | - | |
Housing | + 93% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 93% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
Anguilla | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | B$1,500 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (B$1,058) | B$1,697 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (B$348) | B$355 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (B$11,142) | B$3,000 | + 271% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (B$746) | B$1,200 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (B$223) | B$219 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (B$93) | B$49 | + 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (B$647) | B$716 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (B$274) | B$256 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | B$11 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (B$12) | B$15 | - 21% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
Anguilla | Bahamas | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | B$100 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | B$74 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | B$150 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | B$110 | - | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is 28% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Anguilla | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (B$1.97) | B$4.77 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | B$56 | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
Anguilla | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (B$13) | B$5.71 | + 134% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | B$23 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (B$124) | B$114 | + 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | B$8 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (B$10) | B$10 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (B$5.94) | B$14 | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | B$6.00 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | B$8 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (B$25) | B$20 | + 24% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 14% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Anguilla | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (B$110) | B$92 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (B$4.46) | B$60 | - 93% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | B$43 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (B$175) | B$150 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (B$12) | B$24 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (B$7) | B$4.88 | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (B$7) | B$7 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | B$1,200 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | B$0.73 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (B$45) | B$113 | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (B$3.71) | B$10 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 18% more expensive than in Bahamas
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