Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 288% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 288% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (R$ 83) | R$ 29 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (R$ 57) | R$ 26 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (R$ 61) | R$ 7 | + 750% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.01 (R$ 18) | R$ 3.32 | + 430% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.41 (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (R$ 27) | R$ 5.61 | + 388% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (R$ 57) | R$ 16 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.96 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.00 | + 287% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.10 (R$ 22) | R$ 4.53 | + 395% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (R$ 97) | R$ 39 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (R$ 20) | R$ 3.31 | + 497% | |
| Housing | + 265% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 265% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,144 (R$ 13,799) | R$ 3,256 | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,359 (R$ 5,963) | R$ 1,910 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $270 (R$ 1,183) | R$ 564 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,333 (R$ 10,239) | R$ 2,037 | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $767 (R$ 3,367) | R$ 1,338 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $175 (R$ 767) | R$ 343 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $93 (R$ 410) | R$ 79 | + 419% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $627 (R$ 2,753) | R$ 1,537 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (R$ 989) | R$ 428 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (R$ 67) | R$ 23 | + 195% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 162% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 162% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (R$ 329) | R$ 199 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (R$ 485) | R$ 171 | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $163 (R$ 714) | R$ 306 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (R$ 878) | R$ 243 | + 262% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,897 (R$ 87,311) | R$ 88,717 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.41 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.35 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 211 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 43 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $80 (R$ 350) | R$ 241 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $14 (R$ 59) | R$ 16 | + 275% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.66 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.27 | + 288% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 3.66 | + 499% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (R$ 88) | R$ 37 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 127% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (R$ 351) | R$ 100 | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $130 (R$ 572) | R$ 177 | + 223% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (R$ 57) | R$ 23 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $12 (R$ 53) | R$ 9 | + 485% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,791 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $85 (R$ 373) | R$ 114 | + 226% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,487 prices entered by 1,235 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 165% more expensive than in Brazil
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