Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 391% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 391% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $40 (Taka 4,320) | Taka 324 | + 1234% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $20 (Taka 2,161) | Taka 492 | + 339% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (Taka 1,504) | Taka 196 | + 668% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $6.00 (Taka 648) | Taka 92 | + 602% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 (Taka 1,296) | Taka 132 | + 885% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (Taka 216) | Taka 78 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (Taka 1,409) | Taka 608 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.00 (Taka 540) | Taka 223 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (Taka 540) | Taka 33 | + 1550% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6.00 (Taka 648) | Taka 384 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (Taka 2,701) | Taka 1,400 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (Taka 379) | Taka 111 | + 240% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (Taka 324) | Taka 70 | + 361% | |
| Housing | + 342% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 342% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,570 (Taka 169,646) | Taka 43,758 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,516 (Taka 163,782) | Taka 25,202 | + 550% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (Taka 43,204) | Taka 3,035 | + 1324% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (Taka 129,644) | Taka 22,952 | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $700 (Taka 75,626) | Taka 18,549 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (Taka 18,154) | Taka 7,137 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $107 (Taka 11,613) | Taka 1,213 | + 858% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (Taka 65,595) | Taka 31,061 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (Taka 24,343) | Taka 17,904 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Taka 756) | Taka 417 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (Taka 675) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 279% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 279% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (Taka 8,096) | Taka 2,410 | + 236% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (Taka 11,940) | Taka 3,066 | + 289% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (Taka 19,447) | Taka 6,410 | + 203% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (Taka 21,607) | Taka 4,273 | + 406% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $14,171 (Taka 1,531,003) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $5.12 (Taka 553) | Taka 107 | + 416% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,440 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 237% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 237% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 756) | Taka 285 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (Taka 216) | Taka 513 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (Taka 14,360) | Taka 1,500 | + 857% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Taka 1,080) | Taka 425 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (Taka 810) | Taka 333 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (Taka 932) | Taka 376 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (Taka 432) | Taka 85 | + 408% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (Taka 540) | Taka 89 | + 508% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Taka 1,621) | Taka 445 | + 264% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (Taka 6,482) | Taka 1,308 | + 396% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (Taka 8,643) | Taka 2,051 | + 321% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (Taka 2,161) | Taka 999 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (Taka 756) | Taka 248 | + 205% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Taka 864) | Taka 564 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $150 (Taka 16,206) | Taka 2,601 | + 523% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Taka 702) | Taka 292 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 189% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 669 prices entered by 260 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
108.037
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 189% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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