- Cost of Living
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 257% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 257% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (R$ 72) | R$ 29 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $15 (R$ 55) | R$ 26 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 (R$ 37) | R$ 7 | + 466% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $6 (R$ 24) | R$ 3.26 | + 622% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.18 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (R$ 24) | R$ 4.66 | + 425% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $17 (R$ 63) | R$ 15 | + 330% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $8 (R$ 28) | R$ 5.61 | + 407% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $9 (R$ 34) | R$ 3.25 | + 943% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.80 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.57 | + 211% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (R$ 84) | R$ 40 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.76 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.47 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.20 | + 422% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 193% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,304 (R$ 8,629) | R$ 3,153 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,240 (R$ 4,646) | R$ 1,955 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $253 (R$ 947) | R$ 578 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,013 (R$ 7,540) | R$ 2,127 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $823 (R$ 3,082) | R$ 1,330 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $422 (R$ 1,582) | R$ 410 | + 286% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $85 (R$ 318) | R$ 83 | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $1,000 (R$ 3,746) | R$ 1,724 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $375 (R$ 1,405) | R$ 429 | + 227% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (R$ 56) | R$ 21 | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 108% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $145 (R$ 543) | R$ 203 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $85 (R$ 318) | R$ 183 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $263 (R$ 986) | R$ 327 | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $165 (R$ 618) | R$ 259 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,125 (R$ 79,126) | R$ 86,104 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.11 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.29 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $15 (R$ 56) | R$ 202 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $48 (R$ 178) | R$ 236 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.15 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.50 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.05 | + 223% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (R$ 45) | R$ 39 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 109% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (R$ 234) | R$ 96 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $175 (R$ 655) | R$ 174 | + 276% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 44) | R$ 23 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.67 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 128% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $90 (R$ 337) | R$ 115 | + 192% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.58 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,404 prices entered by 2,591 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 110% more expensive than in Brazil
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