Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 30% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (₡ 3,965) | ₡ 7,707 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (₡ 8,921) | ₡ 4,707 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (₡ 3,934) | ₡ 2,182 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (₡ 1,257) | ₡ 1,036 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (₡ 8,326) | ₡ 2,216 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₡ 1,251 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₡ 2,728 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₡ 2,062 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₡ 1,413 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (₡ 1,497) | ₡ 1,038 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (₡ 10,309) | ₡ 12,447 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (₡ 2,379) | ₡ 1,725 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₡ 1,085 | - | |
| Housing | + 338% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 338% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₡ 573,804 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (₡ 565,009) | ₡ 315,501 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (₡ 185,957) | ₡ 26,072 | + 613% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (₡ 5,947,461) | ₡ 382,417 | + 1455% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (₡ 398,480) | ₡ 230,374 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (₡ 118,949) | ₡ 16,619 | + 616% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (₡ 49,562) | ₡ 13,610 | + 264% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (₡ 345,349) | ₡ 224,464 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (₡ 146,109) | ₡ 62,505 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₡ 4,321 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (₡ 6,344) | ₡ 2,373 | + 167% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₡ 40,720 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₡ 21,791 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₡ 48,422 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₡ 40,955 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 9% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₡ 15,068,800 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (₡ 1,050) | ₡ 742 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₡ 19,554 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 56% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (₡ 7,137) | ₡ 2,908 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₡ 9,257 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (₡ 66,413) | ₡ 32,265 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₡ 2,761 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (₡ 5,204) | ₡ 2,879 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (₡ 3,172) | ₡ 3,583 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₡ 1,600 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₡ 1,587 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (₡ 13,283) | ₡ 6,851 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 83% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (₡ 58,483) | ₡ 12,073 | + 384% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (₡ 2,379) | ₡ 6,890 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₡ 13,983 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (₡ 93,177) | ₡ 23,977 | + 289% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (₡ 6,376) | ₡ 4,285 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (₡ 3,719) | ₡ 2,666 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (₡ 3,719) | ₡ 1,660 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₡ 332,838 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₡ 51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (₡ 23,909) | ₡ 30,341 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (₡ 1,982) | ₡ 2,744 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 677 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
198.249
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 114% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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