Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Cayman Islands
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 21% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Anguilla | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (CI$6) | CI$21 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (CI$14) | CI$10 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (CI$6) | CI$8 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (CI$1.95) | CI$4.09 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (CI$13) | CI$6 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | CI$4.39 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CI$8 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | CI$6 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | CI$4.46 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (CI$2.33) | CI$4.84 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (CI$16) | CI$28 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (CI$3.70) | CI$4.06 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | CI$3.37 | - | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 30% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Anguilla | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | CI$4,003 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (CI$879) | CI$3,020 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (CI$289) | CI$522 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (CI$9,248) | CI$2,170 | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (CI$620) | CI$1,517 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (CI$185) | CI$349 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (CI$77) | CI$148 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (CI$537) | CI$415 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (CI$227) | CI$176 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CI$10 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (CI$10) | CI$12 | - 20% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Cayman Islands | ||||
Anguilla | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | CI$45 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | CI$125 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | CI$70 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CI$121 | - | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in Cayman Islands | ||||
Anguilla | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CI$35,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (CI$1.63) | CI$1.82 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | CI$83 | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 14% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Anguilla | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (CI$11) | CI$5.06 | + 119% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CI$8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (CI$103) | CI$76 | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CI$5.00 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (CI$8) | CI$5.73 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (CI$4.93) | CI$6 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CI$5.50 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | CI$3.04 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (CI$21) | CI$45 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 22% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Anguilla | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (CI$91) | CI$65 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (CI$3.70) | CI$29 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CI$40 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (CI$145) | CI$125 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (CI$10) | CI$8 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (CI$5.78) | CI$7 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (CI$5.78) | CI$6.00 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CI$1,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (CI$37) | CI$264 | - 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (CI$3.08) | CI$9 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on November 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 4% more expensive than in Cayman Islands
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