Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 325% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 325% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (R$ 125) | R$ 28 | + 347% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $19 (R$ 106) | R$ 27 | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (R$ 79) | R$ 8 | + 916% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.46 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.88 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 (R$ 31) | R$ 5.57 | + 461% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (R$ 74) | R$ 18 | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.30 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.57 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.84 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.84 | + 233% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 85) | R$ 38 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 (R$ 20) | R$ 3.38 | + 487% | |
| Housing | + 347% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 347% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,277 (R$ 12,908) | R$ 3,116 | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,163 (R$ 6,591) | R$ 1,822 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $827 (R$ 4,689) | R$ 495 | + 847% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,330 (R$ 7,543) | R$ 2,079 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $755 (R$ 4,282) | R$ 1,300 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (R$ 953) | R$ 370 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $93 (R$ 529) | R$ 79 | + 571% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (R$ 3,442) | R$ 1,688 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (R$ 1,277) | R$ 467 | + 174% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 23 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 208% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 208% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (R$ 425) | R$ 210 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (R$ 627) | R$ 194 | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (R$ 1,020) | R$ 326 | + 213% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (R$ 1,134) | R$ 248 | + 358% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $6,000 (R$ 34,016) | R$ 88,292 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.48 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 224 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 233% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 233% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 17 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 40 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (R$ 754) | R$ 219 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (R$ 57) | R$ 15 | + 282% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $11 (R$ 64) | R$ 11 | + 466% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (R$ 49) | R$ 16 | + 212% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.95 | + 281% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (R$ 28) | R$ 4.10 | + 591% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (R$ 85) | R$ 43 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 155% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (R$ 254) | R$ 95 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 53 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $200 (R$ 1,134) | R$ 184 | + 517% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (R$ 91) | R$ 25 | + 261% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $12 (R$ 68) | R$ 11 | + 503% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 10 | + 339% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,562 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (R$ 567) | R$ 116 | + 388% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 235% | |
| TOTAL | + 196% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,897 prices entered by 1,584 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 196% more expensive than in Brazil
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