Cost of living in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 17% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (¥2,168) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $13 (¥1,464) | ¥1,200 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $11 (¥1,211) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.95 (¥670) | ¥168 | + 299% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.40 (¥495) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.16 (¥468) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $18 (¥2,003) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (¥693) | ¥600 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (¥780) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.50 (¥394) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (¥2,627) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.83 (¥431) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.17 (¥469) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 72% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,646 (¥297,910) | ¥82,500 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,435 (¥161,577) | ¥85,000 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $320 (¥36,061) | ¥15,000 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,803 (¥203,065) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $927 (¥104,365) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $422 (¥47,567) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $85 (¥9,571) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $1,000 (¥112,605) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $375 (¥42,227) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (¥1,689) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (¥1,089) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 26% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $145 (¥16,328) | ¥7,000 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $85 (¥9,571) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $263 (¥29,653) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $165 (¥18,580) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 8% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,125 (¥2,378,781) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.91 (¥215) | ¥158 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $15 (¥1,689) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥901) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $25 (¥2,815) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (¥1,013) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (¥774) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (¥563) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.29 (¥483) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (¥225) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (¥1,351) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 11% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (¥6,381) | ¥5,000 | + 28% | |
| 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 | $133 (¥15,014) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (¥1,323) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.67 (¥638) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (¥751) | ¥550 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $113 (¥12,762) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.50 (¥619) | ¥463 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 30% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥291,832
($2,592)
in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥225,000
in Akita.
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