Cost of living in Anguilla compared to United Arab Emirates
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| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 38% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Anguilla | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 47 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 35 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 18 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 13 | + 350% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Dirham 6 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 19 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Dirham 4.59 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 59 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 7 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dirham 4.95 | - | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 95% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Anguilla | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Dirham 14,486 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (Dirham 3,873) | Dirham 9,101 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (Dirham 1,275) | Dirham 766 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (Dirham 40,767) | Dirham 8,038 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (Dirham 2,731) | Dirham 5,261 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (Dirham 815) | Dirham 580 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (Dirham 340) | Dirham 324 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (Dirham 2,367) | Dirham 811 | + 192% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (Dirham 1,002) | Dirham 342 | + 193% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 36 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 31 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Anguilla | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Dirham 269 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 217 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 397 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 419 | - | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 18% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Anguilla | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 96,151 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.88 | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 270 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 43% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Anguilla | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 23 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 99 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (Dirham 455) | Dirham 310 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Dirham 21 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 22 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 22 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 11 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 16 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 41 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 23% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Anguilla | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (Dirham 401) | Dirham 155 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 96 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 484 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (Dirham 639) | Dirham 284 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 78 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 22 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 45 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 2,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 1.78 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 317 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 805 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 60% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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