Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 254% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 254% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Taka 1,614) | Taka 263 | + 514% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (Taka 1,107) | Taka 344 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (Taka 1,183) | Taka 162 | + 631% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.01 (Taka 341) | Taka 74 | + 362% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.41 (Taka 460) | Taka 112 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (Taka 531) | Taka 50 | + 972% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (Taka 1,108) | Taka 581 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (Taka 397) | Taka 172 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (Taka 300) | Taka 26 | + 1043% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.10 (Taka 433) | Taka 391 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (Taka 1,872) | Taka 1,758 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (Taka 298) | Taka 103 | + 189% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (Taka 383) | Taka 41 | + 833% | |
| Housing | + 313% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 313% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,144 (Taka 267,220) | Taka 59,451 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,359 (Taka 115,476) | Taka 33,978 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $270 (Taka 22,903) | Taka 4,046 | + 466% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,333 (Taka 198,287) | Taka 35,113 | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $767 (Taka 65,200) | Taka 15,590 | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $175 (Taka 14,844) | Taka 3,803 | + 290% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $93 (Taka 7,942) | Taka 1,167 | + 581% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $627 (Taka 53,306) | Taka 35,909 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (Taka 19,148) | Taka 13,069 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Taka 1,305) | Taka 431 | + 203% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (Taka 531) | Taka 852 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 345% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 345% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (Taka 6,368) | Taka 1,746 | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (Taka 9,392) | Taka 1,826 | + 414% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $163 (Taka 13,823) | Taka 5,220 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (Taka 16,996) | Taka 4,121 | + 312% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,897 (Taka 1,690,838) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.41 (Taka 120) | Taka 96 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,898 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 250% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 250% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 572) | Taka 133 | + 330% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (Taka 170) | Taka 498 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (Taka 11,047) | Taka 1,000 | + 1005% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $14 (Taka 1,149) | Taka 400 | + 187% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Taka 531) | Taka 164 | + 225% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (Taka 340) | Taka 356 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.66 (Taka 396) | Taka 84 | + 372% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (Taka 425) | Taka 141 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Taka 1,700) | Taka 167 | + 919% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (Taka 6,798) | Taka 1,289 | + 427% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 888 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $130 (Taka 11,084) | Taka 1,790 | + 519% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Taka 1,103) | Taka 817 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $12 (Taka 1,020) | Taka 304 | + 236% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (Taka 489) | Taka 536 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $85 (Taka 7,221) | Taka 1,882 | + 284% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (Taka 510) | Taka 272 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,463 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 171% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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