Cost of living in Anguilla compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Anguilla is 33% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Anguilla | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | EC$20 (£6) | £15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | EC$45 (£14) | £8 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | EC$20 (£6) | £3.95 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | EC$6 (£1.92) | £1.15 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | EC$42 (£13) | £3.75 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | £2.46 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | £4.80 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | £2.15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | £0.93 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | EC$8 (£2.29) | £2.11 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | EC$52 (£16) | £10 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | EC$12 (£3.64) | £2.25 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | £1.03 | - | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Anguilla is 110% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Anguilla | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | £2,771 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | EC$2,850 (£864) | £2,153 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | EC$938 (£284) | £192 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | EC$30,000 (£9,093) | £1,876 | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | EC$2,010 (£609) | £1,385 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | EC$600 (£182) | £153 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | EC$250 (£76) | £28 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | EC$1,742 (£528) | £283 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | EC$737 (£223) | £86 | + 161% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | EC$32 (£10) | £15 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Anguilla is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Anguilla | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | £71 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | £35 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | £83 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | £87 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Anguilla is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Anguilla | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £28,549 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | EC$5.30 (£1.61) | £1.45 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £114 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Anguilla is 76% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Anguilla | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | EC$36 (£11) | £3.66 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | EC$335 (£102) | £62 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £3.94 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | EC$26 (£8) | £1.92 | + 315% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | EC$16 (£4.85) | £4.56 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £2.22 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.91 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | EC$67 (£20) | £15 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Anguilla is 27% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Anguilla | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | EC$295 (£89) | £37 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | EC$12 (£3.64) | £23 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £114 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | EC$470 (£142) | £68 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | EC$32 (£10) | £11 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | EC$19 (£5.69) | £3.69 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | EC$19 (£5.69) | £6 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | EC$121 (£37) | £40 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | EC$10 (£3.03) | £15 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,699 prices entered by 498 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Anguilla is 65% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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