Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 211% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 211% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (Taka 1,866) | Taka 230 | + 711% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $19 (Taka 1,579) | Taka 376 | + 320% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (Taka 1,181) | Taka 184 | + 542% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.46 (Taka 124) | Taka 79 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (Taka 225) | Taka 105 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 (Taka 467) | Taka 54 | + 770% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (Taka 1,106) | Taka 526 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (Taka 396) | Taka 159 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.30 (Taka 195) | Taka 28 | + 592% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.84 (Taka 241) | Taka 442 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,272) | Taka 1,461 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (Taka 297) | Taka 102 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 (Taka 297) | Taka 45 | + 559% | |
| Housing | + 276% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 276% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,277 (Taka 193,080) | Taka 64,159 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,163 (Taka 98,584) | Taka 34,477 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $827 (Taka 70,142) | Taka 4,050 | + 1632% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,330 (Taka 112,823) | Taka 39,073 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $755 (Taka 64,057) | Taka 22,885 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (Taka 14,250) | Taka 4,140 | + 244% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $93 (Taka 7,918) | Taka 1,099 | + 621% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (Taka 51,488) | Taka 37,254 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (Taka 19,108) | Taka 15,000 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6.00 (Taka 509) | Taka 411 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (Taka 530) | Taka 621 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 284% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 284% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (Taka 6,355) | Taka 1,987 | + 220% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (Taka 9,372) | Taka 2,314 | + 305% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (Taka 15,264) | Taka 4,295 | + 255% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (Taka 16,960) | Taka 4,454 | + 281% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 34% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $6,000 (Taka 508,814) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (Taka 113) | Taka 94 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,477 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 274% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 274% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 571) | Taka 129 | + 343% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (Taka 170) | Taka 491 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (Taka 11,272) | Taka 1,039 | + 985% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Taka 848) | Taka 405 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $11 (Taka 954) | Taka 230 | + 315% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (Taka 731) | Taka 411 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (Taka 339) | Taka 82 | + 314% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (Taka 424) | Taka 100 | + 326% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Taka 1,272) | Taka 240 | + 430% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Taka 3,801) | Taka 1,281 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $200 (Taka 16,960) | Taka 2,103 | + 706% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (Taka 1,360) | Taka 1,179 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $12 (Taka 1,018) | Taka 284 | + 258% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Taka 642) | Taka 638 | + 1% | |
| 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 | $100 (Taka 8,480) | Taka 1,420 | + 497% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (Taka 509) | Taka 258 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 932 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
84.802
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 139% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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