Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 302% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 302% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $40 (R$ 201) | R$ 36 | + 461% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $20 (R$ 100) | R$ 34 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (R$ 70) | R$ 11 | + 518% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 5.82 | + 417% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 (R$ 60) | R$ 12 | + 394% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (R$ 65) | R$ 26 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 5.67 | + 342% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 6 | + 397% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (R$ 125) | R$ 44 | + 185% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.93 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 167% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,570 (R$ 7,881) | R$ 3,756 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,516 (R$ 7,609) | R$ 2,512 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (R$ 2,007) | R$ 587 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (R$ 6,023) | R$ 2,662 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $700 (R$ 3,513) | R$ 1,718 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (R$ 843) | R$ 513 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $107 (R$ 540) | R$ 90 | + 498% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (R$ 3,047) | R$ 1,987 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (R$ 1,131) | R$ 631 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 29 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (R$ 376) | R$ 249 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (R$ 555) | R$ 248 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (R$ 903) | R$ 412 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (R$ 1,004) | R$ 301 | + 233% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $14,171 (R$ 71,128) | R$ 115,032 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $5.12 (R$ 26) | R$ 5.58 | + 361% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 228 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 22 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 43 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (R$ 667) | R$ 263 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 22 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (R$ 38) | R$ 13 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (R$ 43) | R$ 19 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 5.31 | + 373% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (R$ 75) | R$ 55 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 98% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (R$ 301) | R$ 112 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 66 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (R$ 402) | R$ 199 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (R$ 100) | R$ 29 | + 241% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 12 | + 199% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 11 | + 263% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,404 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $150 (R$ 753) | R$ 125 | + 501% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | + 145% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,879 prices entered by 1,651 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 145% more expensive than in Brazil
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