Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Netherlands
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 30% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (€16) | €10 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (€7) | €5.54 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (€2.24) | €1.31 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (€15) | €4.59 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €3.11 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.24 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.60 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (€2.67) | €1.43 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (€18) | €6 | + 190% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (€4.24) | €3.21 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.52 | - | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 148% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,955 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (€1,007) | €1,637 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (€332) | €258 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (€10,605) | €1,398 | + 659% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (€711) | €1,114 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (€212) | €153 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (€88) | €40 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (€616) | €323 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (€261) | €152 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €13 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (€11) | €19 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €71 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €30 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €79 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €95 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €31,745 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (€1.87) | €1.93 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €84 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 64% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (€13) | €3.59 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (€118) | €46 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.68 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (€9) | €5.07 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (€5.66) | €5.20 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €2.21 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €3.04 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (€24) | €24 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 41% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Anguilla | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (€104) | €50 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (€4.24) | €24 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €107 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (€166) | €68 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (€11) | €14 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (€7) | €3.03 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (€7) | €5.40 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €583 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.08 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (€43) | €34 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (€3.53) | €8 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 938 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 71% more expensive than in Netherlands
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