Cost of living in Anguilla compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 115% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (54元) | 42元 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (121元) | 36元 | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (54元) | 15元 | + 262% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (17元) | 14元 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (113元) | 16元 | + 629% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 11元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 50元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 7元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (20元) | 7元 | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (140元) | 94元 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (32元) | 9元 | + 275% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 13元 | - | |
| Housing | + 315% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 315% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 12,689元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (7,695元) | 5,937元 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (2,533元) | 450元 | + 463% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (80,998元) | 6,875元 | + 1078% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (5,427元) | 3,656元 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (1,620元) | 296元 | + 447% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (675元) | 100元 | + 578% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (4,703元) | 1,460元 | + 222% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (1,990元) | 553元 | + 260% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 43元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (86元) | 55元 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 418元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 296元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 705元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,726元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (14元) | 8元 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 228元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (97元) | 51元 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 84元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (904元) | 114元 | + 695% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 67元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (71元) | 57元 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (43元) | 25元 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 7元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 13元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (181元) | 85元 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 88% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Anguilla | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (796元) | 178元 | + 347% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (32元) | 109元 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (1,269元) | 320元 | + 296% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (87元) | 81元 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (51元) | 28元 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (51元) | 15元 | + 234% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (326元) | 414元 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (27元) | 25元 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 766 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 147% more expensive than in China
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