Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 79% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (C$30) | C$19 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (C$22) | C$11 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (C$10) | C$7 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (C$3.13) | C$2.47 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (C$21) | C$3.86 | + 437% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$4.20 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | C$3.89 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$2.57 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (C$3.73) | C$3.15 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (C$26) | C$17 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (C$5.93) | C$2.31 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | C$2.27 | - | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 15% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | EC$3,541 (C$1,750) | C$2,270 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (C$1,408) | C$1,808 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (C$463) | C$170 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (C$1,324) | C$1,746 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (C$993) | C$1,288 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (C$296) | C$111 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (C$124) | C$53 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (C$861) | C$380 | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (C$364) | C$161 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (C$16) | C$23 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | C$70 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | C$48 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$110 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$148 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 8% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$25,552 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$3.55 (C$1.75) | C$1.18 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$119 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 71% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (C$18) | C$11 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (C$166) | C$81 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (C$13) | C$5.12 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (C$8) | C$5.40 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.02 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.48 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (C$33) | C$26 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 55% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (C$146) | C$54 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$161 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (C$232) | C$95 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (C$16) | C$12 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (C$9) | C$4.94 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (C$9) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$554 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (C$60) | C$57 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (C$4.94) | C$14 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,908 prices entered by 1,545 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 12, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 38% more expensive than in Canada
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