- Cost of Living
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 198% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 198% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (R$ 75) | R$ 29 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $13 (R$ 47) | R$ 26 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 317% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.27 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.29 | + 389% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.27 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.85 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (R$ 49) | R$ 15 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.89 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.68 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.75 (R$ 18) | R$ 3.28 | + 446% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.22 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.61 | + 245% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (R$ 68) | R$ 40 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.24 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.25 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.22 | + 397% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 107% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,313 (R$ 4,938) | R$ 3,133 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $997 (R$ 3,753) | R$ 1,936 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $252 (R$ 946) | R$ 637 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,101 (R$ 4,142) | R$ 2,145 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $649 (R$ 2,443) | R$ 1,333 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (R$ 752) | R$ 393 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $97 (R$ 365) | R$ 81 | + 350% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $450 (R$ 1,693) | R$ 1,725 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (R$ 752) | R$ 422 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (R$ 28) | R$ 20 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (R$ 301) | R$ 207 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $70 (R$ 263) | R$ 183 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (R$ 564) | R$ 338 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $165 (R$ 621) | R$ 254 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,125 (R$ 79,482) | R$ 87,299 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.34 (R$ 5.04) | R$ 4.35 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $15 (R$ 56) | R$ 201 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 48 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $80 (R$ 301) | R$ 230 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $12 (R$ 45) | R$ 17 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.01 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.89 | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.02 | + 368% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (R$ 45) | R$ 39 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (R$ 235) | R$ 97 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 171 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $115 (R$ 434) | R$ 178 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (R$ 56) | R$ 24 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.67 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,677 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $85 (R$ 320) | R$ 117 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.58 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23,821 prices entered by 2,360 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 70% more expensive than in Brazil
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