Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Macao
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Food | + 74% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 74% 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) | 10 Pataca | + 1251% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (60 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (19 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (126 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 489% | |
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 | + 224% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (156 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (36 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 150% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 15 Pataca | - | |
Housing | + 227% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 227% 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 (8,555 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (2,816 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 302% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (90,056 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 797% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (6,034 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (1,801 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 165% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (750 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 267% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (5,229 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (2,212 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 61 Pataca | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (96 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 161% | |
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 | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is 8% 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 | - | 360 Pataca | - | |
Personal Care | + 79% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 79% 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 | + 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 57 Pataca | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (1,006 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 403% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 48 Pataca | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (79 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 152% | |
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 (201 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 5% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 16% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
Anguilla | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (886 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 153% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (36 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,400 Pataca | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (1,411 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 157% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (97 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (56 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (56 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,299 Pataca | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.25 Pataca | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (362 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (30 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 42% | |
TOTAL | + 102% |

These prices were last updated on July 18, 2023.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 102% more expensive than in Macao
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