Cost of living in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands vs Akita, Japan
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 15% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (¥1,989) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $13 (¥1,416) | ¥1,200 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 (¥1,073) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.57 (¥616) | ¥168 | + 266% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.73 (¥523) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.81 (¥421) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $17 (¥1,851) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.57 (¥616) | ¥600 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.56 (¥505) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.98 (¥440) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (¥2,375) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.34 (¥370) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.20 (¥465) | - | - | |
Housing | + 59% | |||
Housing in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 59% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,316 (¥256,146) | ¥82,500 | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,285 (¥142,172) | ¥85,000 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $293 (¥32,404) | ¥15,000 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,203 (¥133,000) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $846 (¥93,564) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $347 (¥38,392) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $86 (¥9,488) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $855 (¥94,586) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $328 (¥36,223) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (¥1,387) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (¥1,069) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 19% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $122 (¥13,499) | ¥7,000 | + 93% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $80 (¥8,858) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $209 (¥23,168) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $165 (¥18,249) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 0% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,125 (¥2,336,446) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.40 (¥155) | ¥158 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $15 (¥1,659) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (¥885) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (¥6,793) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (¥1,159) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (¥738) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.51 (¥498) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.77 (¥528) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.99 (¥441) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (¥1,327) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 13% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (¥6,913) | ¥5,000 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $126 (¥13,962) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (¥1,372) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.67 (¥627) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (¥692) | ¥550 | + 26% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $102 (¥11,288) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.58 (¥618) | ¥463 | + 33% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2019.
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Cost of living in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 23% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥283,757
($2,566)
in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥230,000
in Akita.
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