Cost of living in Anguilla compared to El Salvador
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Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 44% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
Anguilla | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 ($17) | $8 | + 109% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 ($7) | $3.19 | + 130% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 ($2.35) | $2.14 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 ($16) | $3.29 | + 372% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $2.66 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.28 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $2.90 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.26 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 ($2.79) | $1.64 | + 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 ($19) | $17 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 ($4.44) | $2.15 | + 107% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $0.89 | - | |
Housing | + 272% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 272% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
Anguilla | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $1,499 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 ($1,055) | $747 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 ($347) | $107 | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 ($11,101) | $807 | + 1276% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 ($744) | $461 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 ($222) | $67 | + 233% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 ($93) | $26 | + 251% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 ($645) | $345 | + 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 ($273) | $143 | + 91% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $6 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 ($12) | $13 | - 9% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in El Salvador | ||||
Anguilla | El Salvador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $54 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $40 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $113 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $95 | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is 9% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
Anguilla | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,844 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 ($1.96) | $1.35 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $27 | - | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 72% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
Anguilla | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 ($13) | $5.28 | + 152% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 ($124) | $40 | + 213% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 ($10) | $4.68 | + 107% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 ($5.92) | $8 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.31 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.95 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 ($25) | $13 | + 90% | |
Entertainment | + 79% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 79% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
Anguilla | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 ($109) | $23 | + 371% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 ($4.44) | $11 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $45 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 ($174) | $64 | + 173% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 ($12) | $9 | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 ($7) | $5.32 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 ($7) | $1.88 | + 270% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $695 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.14 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 ($45) | $62 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 ($3.70) | $3.91 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | + 118% |

These prices were last updated on June 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 118% more expensive than in El Salvador
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