Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Canada
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| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 38% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (C$10) | C$23 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (C$23) | C$12 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (C$3.21) | C$3.10 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (C$21) | C$4.83 | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$4.40 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$11 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | C$4.64 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$3.01 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (C$3.83) | C$3.85 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (C$26) | C$19 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (C$6) | C$2.57 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | C$2.56 | - | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 176% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$2,622 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (C$1,444) | C$2,103 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (C$475) | C$206 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (C$15,196) | C$1,834 | + 728% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (C$1,018) | C$1,443 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (C$304) | C$121 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (C$127) | C$68 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (C$882) | C$415 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (C$373) | C$184 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$12 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (C$16) | C$27 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | C$75 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | C$55 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$118 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$152 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$28,967 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (C$2.68) | C$1.82 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$109 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 59% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (C$18) | C$11 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$24 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (C$170) | C$99 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (C$13) | C$5.56 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.45 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$3.16 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (C$34) | C$29 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 34% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (C$149) | C$74 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (C$6) | C$30 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$143 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (C$238) | C$114 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (C$16) | C$14 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (C$10) | C$5.28 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (C$10) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$877 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (C$61) | C$67 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (C$5.07) | C$18 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,654 prices entered by 860 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 89% more expensive than in Canada
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