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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 173% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Taka 1,261) | Taka 303 | + 316% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $13 (Taka 1,058) | Taka 420 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Taka 616) | Taka 237 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.27 (Taka 361) | Taka 76 | + 377% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.30 (Taka 448) | Taka 106 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.27 (Taka 276) | Taka 59 | + 368% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (Taka 1,101) | Taka 355 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.89 (Taka 413) | Taka 154 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.08 (Taka 345) | Taka 25 | + 1260% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.46 (Taka 377) | Taka 393 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Taka 1,520) | Taka 1,924 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.24 (Taka 189) | Taka 102 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.25 (Taka 359) | Taka 50 | + 618% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 198% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,313 (Taka 110,799) | Taka 39,704 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $997 (Taka 84,199) | Taka 34,418 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $252 (Taka 21,236) | Taka 3,564 | + 496% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,101 (Taka 92,943) | Taka 40,144 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $649 (Taka 54,817) | Taka 22,336 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (Taka 16,884) | Taka 3,597 | + 369% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $97 (Taka 8,189) | Taka 1,468 | + 458% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $450 (Taka 37,988) | Taka 40,792 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (Taka 16,884) | Taka 12,653 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Taka 633) | Taka 317 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Taka 816) | Taka 563 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 185% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 185% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (Taka 6,753) | Taka 2,187 | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $70 (Taka 5,909) | Taka 2,145 | + 175% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Taka 12,663) | Taka 4,980 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $165 (Taka 13,929) | Taka 3,868 | + 260% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,125 (Taka 1,783,341) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (Taka 120) | Taka 87 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $15 (Taka 1,266) | Taka 3,138 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 155% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Taka 675) | Taka 272 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 579 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $80 (Taka 6,743) | Taka 1,088 | + 520% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $12 (Taka 1,013) | Taka 319 | + 218% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Taka 528) | Taka 319 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (Taka 338) | Taka 385 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.01 (Taka 423) | Taka 92 | + 361% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (Taka 422) | Taka 117 | + 260% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Taka 1,688) | Taka 270 | + 525% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (Taka 5,276) | Taka 1,216 | + 334% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 736 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,511 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $115 (Taka 9,747) | Taka 2,227 | + 338% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Taka 1,266) | Taka 1,143 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.67 (Taka 478) | Taka 322 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (Taka 422) | Taka 420 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (Taka 6,746) | Taka 1,592 | + 324% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.58 (Taka 471) | Taka 224 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,815 prices entered by 313 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
84.418
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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