Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 157% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (Taka 1,907) | Taka 532 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $19 (Taka 1,614) | Taka 488 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (Taka 1,207) | Taka 263 | + 359% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.46 (Taka 126) | Taka 98 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (Taka 230) | Taka 134 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 (Taka 478) | Taka 96 | + 397% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (Taka 1,130) | Taka 329 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (Taka 405) | Taka 203 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.30 (Taka 199) | Taka 27 | + 626% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.84 (Taka 246) | Taka 530 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,300) | Taka 1,346 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (Taka 304) | Taka 112 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 (Taka 303) | Taka 58 | + 424% | |
| Housing | + 345% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 345% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,277 (Taka 197,324) | Taka 43,087 | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,163 (Taka 100,752) | Taka 21,416 | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $827 (Taka 71,684) | Taka 4,489 | + 1497% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,330 (Taka 115,303) | Taka 37,342 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $755 (Taka 65,465) | Taka 20,129 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (Taka 14,563) | Taka 3,105 | + 369% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $93 (Taka 8,092) | Taka 947 | + 754% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (Taka 52,620) | Taka 36,542 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (Taka 19,528) | Taka 16,205 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6.00 (Taka 520) | Taka 369 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (Taka 542) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 163% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 163% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (Taka 6,494) | Taka 2,612 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (Taka 9,578) | Taka 3,117 | + 207% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (Taka 15,600) | Taka 9,947 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (Taka 17,333) | Taka 6,827 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 33% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $6,000 (Taka 520,000) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (Taka 115) | Taka 91 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 132% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 583) | Taka 296 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (Taka 173) | Taka 1,395 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (Taka 11,520) | Taka 1,191 | + 867% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Taka 867) | Taka 498 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $11 (Taka 975) | Taka 208 | + 368% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (Taka 748) | Taka 690 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (Taka 347) | Taka 173 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (Taka 433) | Taka 229 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Taka 1,300) | Taka 304 | + 328% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Taka 3,885) | Taka 1,410 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 885 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $200 (Taka 17,333) | Taka 3,617 | + 379% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (Taka 1,390) | Taka 1,328 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $12 (Taka 1,040) | Taka 393 | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Taka 657) | Taka 594 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (Taka 8,667) | Taka 1,057 | + 720% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.58 (Taka 484) | Taka 268 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 587 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
86.667
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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