Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Cayman Islands
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 26% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Anguilla | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (CI$6) | CI$24 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (CI$14) | CI$12 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (CI$6) | CI$7 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (CI$1.97) | CI$2.50 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (CI$13) | CI$8 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | CI$8 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CI$8 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | CI$7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | CI$5.10 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (CI$2.34) | CI$4.29 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (CI$16) | CI$32 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (CI$3.73) | CI$4.56 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | CI$3.34 | - | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 63% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Anguilla | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | CI$3,452 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (CI$885) | CI$2,489 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (CI$291) | CI$430 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (CI$9,314) | CI$2,145 | + 334% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (CI$624) | CI$1,428 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (CI$186) | CI$162 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (CI$78) | CI$80 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (CI$541) | CI$429 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (CI$229) | CI$358 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CI$14 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (CI$10) | CI$12 | - 19% | |
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$70 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | CI$70 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | CI$141 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CI$100 | - | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is 6% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Anguilla | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CI$8,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (CI$1.64) | CI$1.30 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 7% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Anguilla | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (CI$11) | CI$9 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CI$8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (CI$104) | CI$133 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CI$5.00 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (CI$8) | CI$6 | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (CI$4.97) | CI$6 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CI$5.00 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | CI$4.69 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (CI$21) | CI$45 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 9% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Anguilla | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (CI$92) | CI$84 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (CI$3.73) | CI$24 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CI$45 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (CI$146) | CI$130 | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (CI$10) | CI$15 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (CI$5.82) | CI$7 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (CI$5.82) | CI$6 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CI$600 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (CI$37) | CI$61 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (CI$3.10) | CI$11 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on September 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 18% more expensive than in Cayman Islands
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