Cost of living in Anguilla compared to France
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 6% more expensive than in France | ||||
Anguilla | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (€6) | €20 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (€15) | €11 | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.06) | €1.20 | + 71% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (€14) | €4.73 | + 188% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €2.90 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €8 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.74 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.97 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (€2.45) | €2.19 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (€17) | €10 | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (€3.89) | €2.52 | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.32 | - | |
Housing | + 190% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 190% more expensive than in France | ||||
Anguilla | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,654 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (€925) | €1,471 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (€304) | €199 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (€9,732) | €1,029 | + 846% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (€652) | €725 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (€195) | €120 | + 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (€81) | €24 | + 241% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (€565) | €255 | + 122% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (€239) | €120 | + 99% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €9 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (€10) | €15 | - 30% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in France | ||||
Anguilla | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €92 | - | |
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) | - | €108 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €96 | - | |
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 | - | €31,037 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (€1.72) | €1.76 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €62 | - | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 57% more expensive than in France | ||||
Anguilla | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (€12) | €10 | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €18 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (€109) | €26 | + 316% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (€9) | €4.56 | + 87% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (€5.19) | €4.56 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.28 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €3.78 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (€22) | €24 | - 10% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 32% more expensive than in France | ||||
Anguilla | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (€96) | €45 | + 114% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (€3.89) | €23 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €105 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (€152) | €65 | + 135% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (€10) | €11 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (€6) | €4.15 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (€6) | €7 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €502 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.14 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (€39) | €30 | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (€3.24) | €12 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | + 70% |

These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 70% more expensive than in France
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