Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 114% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (RM32) | RM16 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (RM71) | RM18 | + 299% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (RM31) | RM8 | + 296% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (RM10) | RM7 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (RM66) | RM9 | + 678% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | RM7 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | RM22 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | RM11 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | RM4.90 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (RM12) | RM13 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (RM82) | RM74 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (RM19) | RM4.93 | + 284% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | RM3.49 | - | |
| Housing | + 346% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 346% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | RM2,930 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (RM4,490) | RM2,197 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (RM1,478) | RM285 | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (RM47,267) | RM1,908 | + 2377% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (RM3,167) | RM1,210 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (RM945) | RM872 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (RM394) | RM113 | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (RM2,745) | RM2,827 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (RM1,161) | RM537 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | RM28 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (RM50) | RM36 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | RM193 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | RM122 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | RM296 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | RM246 | - | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 22% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | RM162,896 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (RM8) | RM2.31 | + 262% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | RM86 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 142% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (RM57) | RM9 | + 503% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | RM16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (RM528) | RM149 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | RM44 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (RM41) | RM11 | + 281% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (RM25) | RM15 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | RM20 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | RM7 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (RM106) | RM30 | + 255% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 84% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Anguilla | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (RM465) | RM126 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (RM19) | RM38 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM271 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (RM741) | RM111 | + 565% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (RM51) | RM100 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (RM30) | RM14 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (RM30) | RM18 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RM2,145 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (RM190) | RM158 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (RM16) | RM17 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 420 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 162% more expensive than in Malaysia
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