Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 405% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 405% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $31 (Taka 3,730) | Taka 253 | + 1372% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $19 (Taka 2,363) | Taka 506 | + 367% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (Taka 1,694) | Taka 234 | + 623% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.00 (Taka 608) | Taka 91 | + 570% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $10 (Taka 1,173) | Taka 150 | + 682% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.00 (Taka 365) | Taka 78 | + 370% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (Taka 1,947) | Taka 476 | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.52 (Taka 672) | Taka 307 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $6.00 (Taka 730) | Taka 56 | + 1206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.94 (Taka 479) | Taka 407 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (Taka 2,997) | Taka 1,609 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.47 (Taka 544) | Taka 136 | + 301% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $7 (Taka 848) | Taka 72 | + 1076% | |
| Housing | + 578% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 578% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,682 (Taka 447,894) | Taka 40,565 | + 1004% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,957 (Taka 238,120) | Taka 22,239 | + 971% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $349 (Taka 42,407) | Taka 4,221 | + 905% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,521 (Taka 306,742) | Taka 50,272 | + 510% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,010 (Taka 122,889) | Taka 31,111 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $300 (Taka 36,497) | Taka 5,000 | + 630% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $138 (Taka 16,752) | Taka 1,266 | + 1223% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (Taka 73,865) | Taka 49,805 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (Taka 27,413) | Taka 15,000 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Taka 1,243) | Taka 568 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (Taka 760) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 343% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 343% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (Taka 4,866) | Taka 2,505 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (Taka 13,446) | Taka 2,407 | + 459% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (Taka 21,898) | Taka 5,268 | + 316% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (Taka 24,332) | Taka 4,284 | + 468% | |
| Transportation | + 403% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 403% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $7,523 (Taka 915,205) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $7 (Taka 852) | Taka 110 | + 675% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (Taka 24,332) | Taka 2,433 | + 900% | |
| Personal Care | + 330% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 330% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 852) | Taka 250 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (Taka 243) | Taka 308 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (Taka 24,332) | Taka 1,500 | + 1522% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Taka 1,217) | Taka 360 | + 238% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (Taka 456) | Taka 191 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (Taka 1,049) | Taka 794 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (Taka 934) | Taka 158 | + 490% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (Taka 608) | Taka 200 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Taka 2,433) | Taka 205 | + 1086% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (Taka 7,299) | Taka 1,513 | + 382% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 1,024 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (Taka 9,065) | Taka 3,597 | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (Taka 2,434) | Taka 1,519 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (Taka 788) | Taka 253 | + 211% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Taka 973) | Taka 606 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $130 (Taka 15,805) | Taka 2,307 | + 585% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Taka 852) | Taka 330 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 359% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 451 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
121.658
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 359% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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