Cost of living in Anguilla compared to United Arab Emirates
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 68% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Anguilla | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$60 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 48 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 28 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 19 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 6 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 13 | + 343% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Dirham 6 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 21 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Dirham 4.10 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 75 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 8 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dirham 4.70 | - | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 11% 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 7,762 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (Dirham 3,874) | Dirham 6,087 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (Dirham 1,275) | Dirham 684 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$2,680 (Dirham 3,643) | Dirham 4,756 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (Dirham 2,732) | Dirham 3,401 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (Dirham 815) | Dirham 327 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (Dirham 340) | Dirham 269 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (Dirham 2,368) | Dirham 1,124 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (Dirham 1,002) | Dirham 396 | + 153% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 41 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 28 | + 55% | |
| 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 235 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 207 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 349 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 362 | - | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is 27% 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 82,028 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.16 | + 234% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 102 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 53% 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 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 55 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (Dirham 455) | Dirham 250 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Dirham 21 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 20 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 23 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 12 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 52 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 32% 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 168 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 84 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 597 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (Dirham 639) | Dirham 202 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 87 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 20 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 43 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,725 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.59 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 266 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,143 prices entered by 286 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 32% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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