- Cost of Living
- Turks and Caicos Islands
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- Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
- Dubai
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Cost of living in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 33% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 96% | |||
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| Food in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 96% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $30 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 47 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $18 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 31 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Dirham 15 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.13 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 6 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.82 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 15 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 4.92 | + 387% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.63 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 8 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.88 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 3.72 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.28 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 10 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 68 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.84 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 4.41 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 22% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,946 (Dirham 10,821) | Dirham 8,389 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,482 (Dirham 5,445) | Dirham 5,046 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $548 (Dirham 2,013) | Dirham 835 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,663 (Dirham 6,107) | Dirham 5,419 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $800 (Dirham 2,938) | Dirham 3,583 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $162 (Dirham 594) | Dirham 646 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $98 (Dirham 362) | Dirham 296 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $674 (Dirham 2,475) | Dirham 789 | + 214% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 341 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 40 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 11% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Dirham 232 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 205 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $177 (Dirham 652) | Dirham 326 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 392 | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 15% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $14,541 (Dirham 53,410) | Dirham 108,414 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.63 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 2.95 | + 228% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 277 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 51 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 64% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 22 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (Dirham 488) | Dirham 241 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 21 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $9 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 16 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 20 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.98 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 13 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 15 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 39 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 12% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (Dirham 212) | Dirham 174 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 97 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $145 (Dirham 534) | Dirham 414 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 95 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 24 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 42 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 2,081 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $117 (Dirham 429) | Dirham 276 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 18 | + 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 844 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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