- Cost of Living
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States
- Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
- Des Moines, Iowa
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Cost of living in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 58% more expensive than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
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| Food in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 45% more expensive than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Des Moines, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $29 | $18 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $17 | $12 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.93 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.45 | $1.06 | + 226% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 | $3.56 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.78 | $4.44 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 | $7 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 | $3.56 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.84 | $2.92 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.67 | $6 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $24 | $19 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.32 | $2.80 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.43 | $2.69 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 52% more expensive than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Des Moines, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,014 | $1,727 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,559 | $1,266 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $381 | $96 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,017 | $1,332 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $893 | $1,035 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $198 | $166 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $117 | $72 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $674 | $360 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $123 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $13 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $38 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 10% more expensive than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 | $57 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $51 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $177 | $95 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $118 | - | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 117% more expensive than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $13,472 | $29,692 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $3.99 | $0.98 | + 306% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 | $52 | + 286% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 | $93 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 21% more expensive than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $10 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $15 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $157 | $156 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 | $8 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 | $3.05 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 | $5.81 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.84 | $3.90 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.28 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 | $24 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 13% more expensive than in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Des Moines, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 | $48 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $329 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $127 | $148 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $10 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 | $5.21 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $4.22 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $513 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.99 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $118 | $51 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $10 | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 261 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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