Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 223% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 223% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (R$ 109) | R$ 30 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $19 (R$ 92) | R$ 31 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (R$ 69) | R$ 10 | + 561% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.46 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.40 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (R$ 64) | R$ 20 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.30 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.83 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.84 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.67 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 74) | R$ 43 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.82 | + 353% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 263% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,277 (R$ 11,246) | R$ 2,832 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,163 (R$ 5,742) | R$ 2,002 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $827 (R$ 4,085) | R$ 592 | + 590% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,330 (R$ 6,571) | R$ 2,242 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $755 (R$ 3,731) | R$ 1,480 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (R$ 830) | R$ 414 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $93 (R$ 461) | R$ 84 | + 448% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (R$ 2,999) | R$ 2,006 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (R$ 1,113) | R$ 585 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (R$ 31) | R$ 19 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 141% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (R$ 370) | R$ 245 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (R$ 546) | R$ 219 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (R$ 889) | R$ 347 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (R$ 988) | R$ 261 | + 278% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $6,000 (R$ 29,635) | R$ 99,097 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 223 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 157% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 52 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (R$ 657) | R$ 244 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (R$ 49) | R$ 17 | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $11 (R$ 56) | R$ 12 | + 369% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (R$ 43) | R$ 17 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 6 | + 211% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 4.62 | + 434% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (R$ 74) | R$ 47 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 141% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (R$ 221) | R$ 92 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 54 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $200 (R$ 988) | R$ 189 | + 422% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (R$ 79) | R$ 26 | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $12 (R$ 59) | R$ 12 | + 377% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 265% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (R$ 494) | R$ 123 | + 302% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.58 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,352 prices entered by 2,019 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 142% more expensive than in Brazil
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