Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Botswana
Currency:
| Food | + 164% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 164% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (P261) | P76 | + 246% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (P196) | P61 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (P86) | P21 | + 313% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (P28) | P13 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (P183) | P46 | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | P16 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | P32 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | P20 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | P8 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (P33) | P16 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (P226) | P95 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (P52) | P16 | + 218% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | P5.97 | - | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 37% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,541 (P15,425) | P12,988 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (P12,413) | P12,248 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (P4,085) | P1,637 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (P11,673) | P12,000 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (P8,755) | P4,899 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (P2,613) | P942 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (P1,089) | P906 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (P7,587) | P6,000 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (P3,210) | P1,277 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | P73 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (P139) | P50 | + 179% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Botswana | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | P494 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | P706 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | P708 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | P613 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 8% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | P400,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.55 (P15) | P10 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | P268 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 180% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (P157) | P50 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | P138 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (P1,459) | P219 | + 566% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | P30 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (P114) | P19 | + 513% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (P70) | P48 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | P20 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | P20 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (P292) | P107 | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 118% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (P1,285) | P119 | + 978% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | P100 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | P240 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (P2,047) | P500 | + 309% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (P140) | P80 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (P82) | P53 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (P82) | P17 | + 373% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | P10,343 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | P1.01 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (P525) | P607 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (P44) | P47 | - 8% | |
| 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 75 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 74% more expensive than in Botswana
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