Cost of living in Anguilla compared to New Zealand
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 24% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Anguilla | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (NZ$12) | NZ$25 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (NZ$28) | NZ$16 | + 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (NZ$12) | NZ$8 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (NZ$3.93) | NZ$2.18 | + 81% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (NZ$26) | NZ$10 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | NZ$7 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | NZ$8 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | NZ$4.97 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | NZ$3.66 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (NZ$4.68) | NZ$7 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (NZ$32) | NZ$20 | + 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.41 | + 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | NZ$2.25 | - | |
Housing | + 158% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 158% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Anguilla | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | NZ$3,315 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (NZ$1,768) | NZ$2,559 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (NZ$582) | NZ$203 | + 187% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (NZ$18,606) | NZ$2,476 | + 651% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (NZ$1,247) | NZ$1,943 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (NZ$372) | NZ$169 | + 120% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (NZ$155) | NZ$78 | + 98% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (NZ$1,080) | NZ$679 | + 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (NZ$457) | NZ$194 | + 136% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | NZ$20 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (NZ$20) | NZ$39 | - 49% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
Anguilla | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | NZ$138 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | NZ$83 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | NZ$205 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | NZ$194 | - | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is 4% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Anguilla | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | NZ$47,061 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (NZ$3.29) | NZ$2.78 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | NZ$161 | - | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 82% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Anguilla | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (NZ$22) | NZ$13 | + 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (NZ$208) | NZ$65 | + 218% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | NZ$7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (NZ$16) | NZ$5.66 | + 188% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | NZ$3.04 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | NZ$3.30 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (NZ$42) | NZ$36 | + 17% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 35% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Anguilla | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (NZ$183) | NZ$65 | + 182% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (NZ$7) | NZ$39 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$251 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (NZ$292) | NZ$113 | + 159% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (NZ$20) | NZ$18 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (NZ$12) | NZ$5.71 | + 104% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (NZ$12) | NZ$13 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$1,174 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | NZ$0.51 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (NZ$75) | NZ$71 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (NZ$6) | NZ$40 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 74% more expensive than in New Zealand
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