Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Macao
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| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 83% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Anguilla | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (60 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (135 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (59 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (19 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (126 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 487% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 27 Pataca | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 49 Pataca | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 31 Pataca | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 26 Pataca | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (23 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 223% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (156 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (36 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 15 Pataca | - | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 246% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Anguilla | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 14,605 Pataca | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (8,525 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (2,806 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (89,739 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 793% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (6,012 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (1,795 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (748 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (5,211 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (2,205 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 61 Pataca | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (96 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 160% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| Anguilla | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 750 Pataca | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 349 Pataca | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 569 Pataca | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 700 Pataca | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 7% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Anguilla | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 273,913 Pataca | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (16 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 193 Pataca | - | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 85% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Anguilla | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (108 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 57 Pataca | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (1,002 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 401% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 48 Pataca | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (79 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (48 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10 Pataca | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 12 Pataca | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (200 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 12% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Anguilla | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (882 Pataca) | 339 Pataca | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (36 Pataca) | 197 Pataca | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,400 Pataca | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (1,406 Pataca) | 889 Pataca | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (96 Pataca) | 118 Pataca | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (56 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (56 Pataca) | 59 Pataca | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 8,099 Pataca | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.25 Pataca | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (361 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (30 Pataca) | 50 Pataca | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 110% more expensive than in Macao
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