Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 111% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (RM32) | RM19 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (RM72) | RM19 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (RM32) | RM10 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (RM10) | RM8 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (RM68) | RM10 | + 576% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | RM8 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | RM27 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | RM11 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | RM7 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (RM12) | RM13 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (RM84) | RM69 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (RM19) | RM5.27 | + 266% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | RM4.07 | - | |
| Housing | + 351% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 351% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | RM3,769 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (RM4,589) | RM2,425 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (RM1,510) | RM377 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (RM48,310) | RM2,307 | + 1994% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (RM3,237) | RM1,585 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (RM966) | RM196 | + 394% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (RM403) | RM116 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (RM2,805) | RM1,161 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (RM1,187) | RM463 | + 156% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | RM25 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (RM52) | RM28 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | RM245 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | RM161 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | RM332 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | RM320 | - | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 24% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | RM154,335 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (RM9) | RM2.24 | + 280% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | RM53 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 154% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (RM58) | RM14 | + 316% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | RM32 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (RM539) | RM84 | + 542% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | RM26 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (RM42) | RM13 | + 220% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (RM26) | RM12 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | RM7 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | RM11 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (RM108) | RM27 | + 294% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 112% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (RM475) | RM64 | + 638% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (RM19) | RM39 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM480 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (RM757) | RM134 | + 463% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (RM52) | RM35 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (RM30) | RM13 | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (RM30) | RM17 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RM2,918 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (RM194) | RM207 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (RM16) | RM17 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 168% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 610 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 168% more expensive than in Malaysia
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