Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 16% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Anguilla | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (CHF 7) | CHF 29 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (CHF 15) | CHF 16 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 1.80 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (CHF 14) | CHF 8 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | CHF 4.14 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CHF 10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | CHF 3.58 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | CHF 2.73 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 2.14 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (CHF 18) | CHF 18 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 3.12 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | CHF 2.88 | - | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 97% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Anguilla | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | CHF 3,316 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (CHF 963) | CHF 2,346 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (CHF 317) | CHF 199 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (CHF 10,134) | CHF 2,132 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (CHF 679) | CHF 1,490 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (CHF 203) | CHF 133 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (CHF 84) | CHF 45 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (CHF 588) | CHF 349 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (CHF 249) | CHF 115 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Anguilla | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 106 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | CHF 62 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 128 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 152 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Anguilla | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 33,930 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 1.86 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 77 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 8% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Anguilla | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (CHF 113) | CHF 125 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CHF 5.00 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (CHF 9) | CHF 5.47 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (CHF 5.40) | CHF 9 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 5.19 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 5.03 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (CHF 23) | CHF 57 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 14% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Anguilla | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (CHF 100) | CHF 83 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 41 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 169 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (CHF 159) | CHF 149 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (CHF 11) | CHF 20 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (CHF 6) | CHF 6.00 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 581 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (CHF 41) | CHF 104 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (CHF 3.38) | CHF 9 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 562 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 26% more expensive than in Switzerland
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