Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Panama
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 51% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Anguilla | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (7 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (17 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 120% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (7 B/.) | 3.91 B/. | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (2.35 B/.) | 1.63 B/. | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (16 B/.) | 2.85 B/. | + 445% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 2.07 B/. | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 7 B/. | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 2.55 B/. | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1.96 B/. | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (2.80 B/.) | 1.51 B/. | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (19 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (4.44 B/.) | 2.44 B/. | + 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1.61 B/. | - | |
Housing | + 243% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 243% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Anguilla | Panama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,273 B/. | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (1,055 B/.) | 852 B/. | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (347 B/.) | 127 B/. | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (11,106 B/.) | 908 B/. | + 1124% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (744 B/.) | 556 B/. | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (222 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 184% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (93 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 100% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (645 B/.) | 340 B/. | + 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (273 B/.) | 106 B/. | + 157% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 8 B/. | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (12 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 22% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Panama | ||||
Anguilla | Panama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 48 B/. | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 26 B/. | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 79 B/. | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 83 B/. | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is 9% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Anguilla | Panama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 22,433 B/. | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (1.96 B/.) | 1.29 B/. | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 42 B/. | - | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 47% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Anguilla | Panama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (13 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 32 B/. | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (124 B/.) | 62 B/. | + 100% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 9 B/. | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (10 B/.) | 5.05 B/. | + 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (5.92 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 3.79 B/. | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 3.38 B/. | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (25 B/.) | 19 B/. | + 31% | |
Entertainment | + 71% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 71% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Anguilla | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (109 B/.) | 29 B/. | + 276% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (4.44 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 55 B/. | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (174 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 267% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (12 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (7 B/.) | 5.69 B/. | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (7 B/.) | 2.75 B/. | + 153% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 651 B/. | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.22 B/. | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (45 B/.) | 47 B/. | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (3.70 B/.) | 5.66 B/. | - 35% | |
TOTAL | + 108% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 108% more expensive than in Panama
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