Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 46% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Anguilla | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (RD$ 419) | RD$ 924 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (RD$ 943) | RD$ 429 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (RD$ 416) | RD$ 192 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (RD$ 133) | RD$ 70 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (RD$ 880) | RD$ 119 | + 641% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | RD$ 80 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | RD$ 255 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | RD$ 162 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | RD$ 88 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (RD$ 158) | RD$ 157 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (RD$ 1,090) | RD$ 750 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (RD$ 252) | RD$ 78 | + 222% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | RD$ 48 | - | |
| Housing | + 347% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 347% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Anguilla | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | RD$ 52,795 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (RD$ 59,741) | RD$ 24,788 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (RD$ 19,662) | RD$ 3,841 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (RD$ 628,854) | RD$ 24,946 | + 2421% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (RD$ 42,133) | RD$ 14,018 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (RD$ 12,577) | RD$ 2,086 | + 503% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (RD$ 5,240) | RD$ 1,469 | + 257% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (RD$ 36,515) | RD$ 26,888 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (RD$ 15,449) | RD$ 7,267 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | RD$ 316 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (RD$ 671) | RD$ 1,272 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Anguilla | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | RD$ 2,834 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | RD$ 2,085 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | RD$ 5,169 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | RD$ 6,388 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Anguilla | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | RD$ 878,116 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (RD$ 111) | RD$ 100 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | RD$ 2,700 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 109% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Anguilla | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (RD$ 755) | RD$ 346 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | RD$ 626 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (RD$ 7,022) | RD$ 1,808 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | RD$ 469 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (RD$ 550) | RD$ 151 | + 265% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (RD$ 335) | RD$ 255 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | RD$ 144 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | RD$ 162 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (RD$ 1,404) | RD$ 848 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 80% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Anguilla | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (RD$ 6,184) | RD$ 1,105 | + 460% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (RD$ 252) | RD$ 647 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RD$ 1,827 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (RD$ 9,852) | RD$ 3,110 | + 217% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (RD$ 674) | RD$ 504 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (RD$ 393) | RD$ 219 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (RD$ 393) | RD$ 189 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RD$ 22,938 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RD$ 9 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (RD$ 2,528) | RD$ 3,346 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (RD$ 210) | RD$ 284 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 932 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 135% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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