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Cost of living in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 198% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania)
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| Food | + 186% | |||
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| Food in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 186% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $29 (133 lei) | 49 lei | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $17 (78 lei) | 33 lei | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 16 lei | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.45 (16 lei) | 8 lei | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (37 lei) | 14 lei | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.78 (26 lei) | 10 lei | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (73 lei) | 21 lei | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (23 lei) | 4.66 lei | + 396% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.84 (18 lei) | 3.77 lei | + 366% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.67 (21 lei) | 4.73 lei | + 351% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $24 (110 lei) | 32 lei | + 239% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.32 (20 lei) | 10 lei | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.43 (25 lei) | 2.75 lei | + 801% | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 234% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,014 (13,788 lei) | 4,228 lei | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,559 (7,133 lei) | 2,699 lei | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $381 (1,744 lei) | 579 lei | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,017 (9,227 lei) | 2,536 lei | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $893 (4,086 lei) | 1,894 lei | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $198 (907 lei) | 370 lei | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $117 (535 lei) | 36 lei | + 1376% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $674 (3,083 lei) | 1,360 lei | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 422 lei | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (53 lei) | 48 lei | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 60 lei | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is about the same as in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (250 lei) | 342 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 157 lei | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $177 (812 lei) | 407 lei | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 341 lei | - | |
| Transportation | + 381% | |||
| Transportation in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 381% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $13,472 (61,623 lei) | 109,060 lei | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $3.99 (18 lei) | 7 lei | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (915 lei) | 87 lei | + 947% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (121 lei) | 26 lei | + 367% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 93% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (31 lei) | 30 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 41 lei | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $157 (718 lei) | 253 lei | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (58 lei) | 24 lei | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (34 lei) | 18 lei | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (39 lei) | 23 lei | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.84 (27 lei) | 8 lei | + 256% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 16 lei | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (80 lei) | 56 lei | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 75% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (266 lei) | 126 lei | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 60 lei | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 168 lei | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $127 (582 lei) | 214 lei | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (67 lei) | 33 lei | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (39 lei) | 14 lei | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (33 lei) | 11 lei | + 194% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,810 lei | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.63 lei | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $118 (540 lei) | 183 lei | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (31 lei) | 26 lei | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 198% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 300 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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