Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 46% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (₡ 3,832) | ₡ 6,696 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (₡ 8,622) | ₡ 4,528 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (₡ 3,802) | ₡ 2,056 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (₡ 1,215) | ₡ 1,079 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (₡ 8,047) | ₡ 2,013 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₡ 1,238 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₡ 3,523 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₡ 1,663 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₡ 1,127 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (₡ 1,447) | ₡ 1,109 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (₡ 9,963) | ₡ 7,643 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (₡ 2,299) | ₡ 1,605 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₡ 862 | - | |
| Housing | + 309% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 309% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₡ 531,806 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (₡ 546,040) | ₡ 302,309 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (₡ 179,714) | ₡ 38,345 | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (₡ 5,747,794) | ₡ 405,996 | + 1316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (₡ 385,102) | ₡ 274,784 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (₡ 114,956) | ₡ 32,004 | + 259% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (₡ 47,898) | ₡ 14,730 | + 225% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (₡ 333,755) | ₡ 173,979 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (₡ 141,204) | ₡ 71,408 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₡ 3,640 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (₡ 6,131) | ₡ 2,436 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₡ 34,706 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₡ 19,914 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₡ 57,772 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₡ 44,378 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 8% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₡ 14,456,600 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (₡ 1,015) | ₡ 717 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₡ 25,345 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 41% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (₡ 6,897) | ₡ 3,650 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₡ 8,605 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (₡ 64,184) | ₡ 35,401 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₡ 3,926 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (₡ 5,029) | ₡ 3,224 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (₡ 3,065) | ₡ 3,584 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₡ 1,401 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₡ 2,036 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (₡ 12,837) | ₡ 8,754 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 58% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Anguilla | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (₡ 56,520) | ₡ 16,536 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (₡ 2,299) | ₡ 6,866 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₡ 15,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (₡ 90,049) | ₡ 33,075 | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (₡ 6,162) | ₡ 5,076 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (₡ 3,594) | ₡ 3,832 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (₡ 3,594) | ₡ 1,506 | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₡ 334,563 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₡ 41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (₡ 23,106) | ₡ 37,103 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (₡ 1,916) | ₡ 2,793 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 813 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 111% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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