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Cost of living in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 30% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 94% 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 | $23 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 44 | + 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $17 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 31 | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Dirham 15 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.73 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 14 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 5.16 | + 521% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 19 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.06 | + 95% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.94 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 13 | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 55 | + 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.29 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 4.38 | + 260% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 19% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,600 (Dirham 13,222) | Dirham 9,656 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,447 (Dirham 5,315) | Dirham 6,743 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $646 (Dirham 2,374) | Dirham 708 | + 235% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,823 (Dirham 6,696) | Dirham 5,589 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $840 (Dirham 3,085) | Dirham 3,952 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $162 (Dirham 594) | Dirham 536 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $92 (Dirham 339) | Dirham 351 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | $674 (Dirham 2,475) | Dirham 1,394 | + 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 361 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 42 | + 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 49 | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 12% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Dirham 241 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 214 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $177 (Dirham 652) | Dirham 332 | + 96% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 333 | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 9% 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 | $17,258 (Dirham 63,388) | Dirham 91,978 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.34 (Dirham 4.92) | Dirham 3.04 | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 367 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 34 | + 184% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 46% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 31 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 43 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (Dirham 488) | Dirham 272 | + 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 19 | + 148% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $11 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 25 | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 22 | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.98 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 12 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 13 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 58 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 16% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 201 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 92 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 469 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $179 (Dirham 657) | Dirham 261 | + 152% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 87 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 20 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 46 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,909 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.39 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (Dirham 367) | Dirham 304 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 19 | - | |
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TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on July 05, 2022.
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