- Cost of Living
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Brazil
- Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
- Duque de Caxias
- Comparison
Cost of living in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 271% more expensive than in Duque de Caxias (Brazil)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Duque de Caxias or in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands? You can help!
Improve the prices for Duque de Caxias! Improve the prices for Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 6 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 322% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 322% more expensive than in Duque de Caxias (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Duque de Caxias | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $29 (R$ 165) | R$ 23 | + 604% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $17 (R$ 97) | R$ 28 | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.45 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.15 | + 371% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 7 | + 567% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.78 (R$ 33) | R$ 5.15 | + 536% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (R$ 91) | R$ 23 | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.84 (R$ 22) | R$ 4.91 | + 344% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.67 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 258% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $24 (R$ 136) | R$ 37 | + 268% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.32 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 214% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.43 (R$ 31) | R$ 2.76 | + 1015% | |
| Housing | + 415% | |||
| Housing in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 415% more expensive than in Duque de Caxias (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Duque de Caxias | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,014 (R$ 17,071) | R$ 1,951 | + 775% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,559 (R$ 8,831) | R$ 1,310 | + 574% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $381 (R$ 2,159) | R$ 509 | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,017 (R$ 11,424) | R$ 1,608 | + 610% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $893 (R$ 5,059) | R$ 1,468 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $198 (R$ 1,123) | R$ 516 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $117 (R$ 662) | R$ 76 | + 768% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $674 (R$ 3,817) | R$ 1,748 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 624 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (R$ 65) | R$ 32 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 59 | - | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 40% more expensive than in Duque de Caxias (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Duque de Caxias | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (R$ 310) | R$ 122 | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 98 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $177 (R$ 1,005) | R$ 206 | + 388% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 144 | - | |
| Transportation | + 293% | |||
| Transportation in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 293% more expensive than in Duque de Caxias (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Duque de Caxias | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $13,472 (R$ 76,295) | R$ 99,148 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $3.99 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 237% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (R$ 1,133) | R$ 192 | + 491% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (R$ 150) | R$ 115 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 234% | |||
| Personal Care in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 234% more expensive than in Duque de Caxias (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Duque de Caxias | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 10 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $157 (R$ 889) | R$ 151 | + 490% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (R$ 72) | R$ 13 | + 464% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (R$ 42) | R$ 11 | + 275% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (R$ 49) | R$ 17 | + 192% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.84 (R$ 33) | R$ 6 | + 413% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 3.73 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (R$ 99) | R$ 31 | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 135% more expensive than in Duque de Caxias (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Duque de Caxias | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (R$ 329) | R$ 50 | + 561% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $127 (R$ 721) | R$ 171 | + 320% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (R$ 84) | R$ 27 | + 210% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (R$ 48) | R$ 12 | + 288% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 41) | R$ 13 | + 208% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,816 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $118 (R$ 668) | R$ 92 | + 623% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 9 | + 304% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 271% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
5.663
BRL
/
USD
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Brasília is about the same as in Brasília
- Cost of living in Sacramento, California is 100% more expensive than in Bangkok
- Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is about the same as in Spokane, Washington
- Cost of living in Singapore is 12% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Darwin is 12% cheaper than in Brisbane
- Cost of living in Valletta is 27% cheaper than in Rotterdam
- Cost of living in Paris is 44% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Puebla is 23% more expensive than in Asunción
- Cost of living in Santiago, Chile is about the same as in Mexico City
- Cost of living in Kharkiv is 69% cheaper than in Padua
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least R$ 21,147 ($3,734) in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,700 in Duque de Caxias.
Do you live in Duque de Caxias? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kingstown, Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Las Guaranas (Dominican Republic)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Barquisimeto (Venezuela)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Montevideo (Uruguay)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Staunton, Virginia (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Campinas (Brazil)
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Bauru costs R$ 50 (44 minutes ago)
- 40ml deodorant, roll-on in São Luís costs R$ 13 (about 1 hour ago)
- Short visit to private doctor in Montevideo costs $U2,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Paris costs €20 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Madrid costs €2.00 (about 1 hour ago)
- 2 liters of coca-cola in Belgrade costs 150 Дин. (about 2 hours ago)