Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Canada
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Food | + 72% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 72% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (C$28) | C$19 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (C$21) | C$11 | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (C$9) | C$7 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (C$2.97) | C$2.26 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (C$20) | C$3.91 | + 403% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$4.80 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$10 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | C$3.91 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$2.54 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (C$3.54) | C$3.16 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (C$24) | C$18 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (C$5.62) | C$2.30 | + 144% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | C$2.04 | - | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 25% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$2,070 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (C$1,335) | C$1,568 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (C$439) | C$169 | + 160% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (C$1,255) | C$1,587 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (C$941) | C$1,091 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (C$281) | C$112 | + 150% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (C$117) | C$53 | + 121% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (C$816) | C$366 | + 123% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (C$345) | C$169 | + 104% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$11 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (C$15) | C$23 | - 35% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Canada | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | C$74 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | C$49 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$110 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$137 | - | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is 20% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$24,938 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (C$2.48) | C$1.11 | + 124% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$109 | - | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 61% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (C$17) | C$11 | + 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$17 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (C$157) | C$86 | + 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (C$12) | C$5.14 | + 139% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (C$7) | C$5.44 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.15 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.65 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (C$31) | C$25 | + 25% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 48% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (C$138) | C$55 | + 152% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | C$28 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$154 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (C$220) | C$94 | + 133% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (C$15) | C$12 | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (C$9) | C$4.91 | + 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (C$9) | C$7 | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$570 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.47 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (C$56) | C$58 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (C$4.68) | C$15 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 41% more expensive than in Canada
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