Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Belgium
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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 32% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (€16) | €8 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (€7) | €4.16 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.23) | €1.04 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (€15) | €4.04 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.77 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €3.28 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €2.28 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (€2.65) | €1.65 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (€18) | €13 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (€4.21) | €3.54 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.61 | - | |
| Housing | + 235% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 235% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,136 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (€1,001) | €1,013 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (€329) | €201 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (€10,536) | €823 | + 1180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (€706) | €690 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (€211) | €79 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (€88) | €46 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (€612) | €775 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (€259) | €212 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (€11) | €12 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €94 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €69 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €84 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €122 | - | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,982 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (€1.86) | €1.88 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €51 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 79% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (€13) | €9 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (€118) | €32 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €5.15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (€9) | €3.67 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (€5.62) | €3.77 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.90 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.17 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (€24) | €25 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 58% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Anguilla | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (€104) | €47 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (€4.21) | €24 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €72 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (€165) | €62 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (€11) | €11 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (€7) | €3.31 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (€7) | €3.96 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €415 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (€42) | €20 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (€3.51) | €8 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 208 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 104% more expensive than in Belgium
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