Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Canada
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 21% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (C$10) | C$23 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (C$22) | C$13 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (C$10) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (C$3.17) | C$3.04 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (C$21) | C$5.72 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$5.13 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | C$5.00 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$3.01 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (C$3.77) | C$3.59 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (C$26) | C$18 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (C$5.99) | C$3.07 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | C$2.94 | - | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 161% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$2,738 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (C$1,423) | C$2,146 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (C$468) | C$219 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (C$14,976) | C$1,787 | + 738% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (C$1,003) | C$1,420 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (C$300) | C$119 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (C$125) | C$73 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (C$870) | C$452 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (C$368) | C$218 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (C$16) | C$28 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | C$78 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | C$57 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$121 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$149 | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$30,938 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (C$2.64) | C$1.67 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$105 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 39% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (C$18) | C$13 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$28 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (C$167) | C$114 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (C$13) | C$7 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (C$8) | C$6 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$4.97 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$3.51 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (C$33) | C$31 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 36% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Anguilla | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (C$147) | C$65 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (C$5.99) | C$32 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$163 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (C$235) | C$112 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (C$16) | C$15 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (C$9) | C$5.35 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (C$9) | C$7 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$771 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (C$60) | C$62 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (C$4.99) | C$17 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,092 prices entered by 787 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 77% more expensive than in Canada
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