Cost of living in Anguilla compared to France
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 14% more expensive than in France | ||||
Anguilla | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (€7) | €19 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (€16) | €11 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.22) | €1.30 | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (€15) | €4.60 | + 219% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €3.30 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €8 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.96 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.90 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (€2.64) | €2.02 | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (€18) | €10 | + 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (€4.20) | €2.28 | + 84% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.25 | - | |
Housing | + 211% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 211% more expensive than in France | ||||
Anguilla | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,569 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (€996) | €1,241 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (€328) | €203 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (€10,489) | €1,007 | + 941% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (€703) | €756 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (€210) | €102 | + 106% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (€87) | €28 | + 209% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (€609) | €388 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (€258) | €89 | + 189% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (€11) | €14 | - 20% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in France | ||||
Anguilla | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €97 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €34 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €93 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €119 | - | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in France | ||||
Anguilla | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €27,613 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (€1.85) | €1.89 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €57 | - | |
Personal Care | + 91% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 91% more expensive than in France | ||||
Anguilla | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (€13) | €4.32 | + 192% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (€117) | €30 | + 295% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.31 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (€9) | €4.16 | + 121% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (€5.59) | €3.51 | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.64 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.40 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (€23) | €21 | + 13% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 45% more expensive than in France | ||||
Anguilla | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (€103) | €47 | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (€4.20) | €23 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €65 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (€164) | €53 | + 208% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (€11) | €11 | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (€7) | €3.81 | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €396 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.38 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (€42) | €33 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (€3.50) | €10 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | + 88% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 88% more expensive than in France
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