Cost of living in Anguilla compared to Tanzania
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Food | + 134% | |||
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Food in Anguilla is 134% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Anguilla | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (19,582 Shilling) | 12,302 Shilling | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (44,059 Shilling) | 8,451 Shilling | + 421% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (19,426 Shilling) | 11,190 Shilling | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (6,207 Shilling) | 4,500 Shilling | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | EC$42 (41,121 Shilling) | 5,326 Shilling | + 672% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 3,843 Shilling | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 19,552 Shilling | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 4,104 Shilling | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2,622 Shilling | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (7,394 Shilling) | 2,009 Shilling | + 268% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (50,912 Shilling) | 23,472 Shilling | + 117% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (11,749 Shilling) | 2,167 Shilling | + 442% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1,488 Shilling | - | |
Housing | + 415% | |||
Housing in Anguilla is 415% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Anguilla | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,297,780 Shilling | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (2,790,375 Shilling) | 487,138 Shilling | + 473% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (918,376 Shilling) | 128,282 Shilling | + 616% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (29,372,371 Shilling) | 869,187 Shilling | + 3279% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (1,967,949 Shilling) | 507,522 Shilling | + 288% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (587,447 Shilling) | 268,102 Shilling | + 119% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (244,770 Shilling) | 64,659 Shilling | + 279% | |
40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (1,705,556 Shilling) | 834,854 Shilling | + 104% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (721,581 Shilling) | 276,167 Shilling | + 161% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 25,506 Shilling | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (31,331 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in Tanzania | ||||
Anguilla | Tanzania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 22,603 Shilling | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 78,641 Shilling | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 95,225 Shilling | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 53,184 Shilling | - | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Anguilla is 11% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Anguilla | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 42,500,700 Shilling | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (5,187 Shilling) | 3,200 Shilling | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 36,792 Shilling | - | |
Personal Care | + 160% | |||
Personal Care in Anguilla is 160% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Anguilla | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (35,247 Shilling) | 12,188 Shilling | + 189% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10,547 Shilling | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (327,991 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 993% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 20,000 Shilling | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (25,701 Shilling) | 8,373 Shilling | + 207% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (15,665 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 109% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 4,711 Shilling | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 5,050 Shilling | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (65,598 Shilling) | 12,832 Shilling | + 411% | |
Entertainment | + 129% | |||
Entertainment in Anguilla is 129% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Anguilla | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (288,828 Shilling) | 95,475 Shilling | + 203% | |
2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (11,749 Shilling) | 18,408 Shilling | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 40,000 Shilling | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (460,167 Shilling) | 64,935 Shilling | + 609% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (31,487 Shilling) | 5,922 Shilling | + 432% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (18,368 Shilling) | 5,264 Shilling | + 249% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (18,368 Shilling) | 2,192 Shilling | + 738% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,500,000 Shilling | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (118,077 Shilling) | 84,950 Shilling | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (9,791 Shilling) | 5,220 Shilling | + 88% | |
TOTAL | + 190% |

These prices were last updated on March 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 190% more expensive than in Tanzania
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