- Cost of Living
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 209% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (134元) | 53元 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $15 (103元) | 33元 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 (69元) | 15元 | + 359% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $6 (44元) | 16元 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.18 (29元) | 16元 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (45元) | 8元 | + 460% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $17 (118元) | 63元 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $8 (53元) | 13元 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $9 (63元) | 7元 | + 864% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.80 (26元) | 5.65元 | + 368% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (157元) | 114元 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.76 (26元) | 8元 | + 233% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.47 (31元) | 12元 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 152% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,304 (16,019元) | 9,680元 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,240 (8,624元) | 4,478元 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $253 (1,758元) | 425元 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,013 (13,996元) | 5,710元 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $823 (5,722元) | 3,523元 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $422 (2,937元) | 304元 | + 866% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $85 (591元) | 88元 | + 574% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $1,000 (6,953元) | 2,242元 | + 210% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $375 (2,607元) | 678元 | + 285% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (104元) | 40元 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (67元) | 39元 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 110% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $145 (1,008元) | 554元 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $85 (591元) | 280元 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $263 (1,831元) | 614元 | + 198% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $165 (1,147元) | 672元 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,125 (146,882元) | 145,666元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.11 (15元) | 7元 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $15 (104元) | 154元 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (56元) | 26元 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $48 (330元) | 425元 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (63元) | 30元 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (48元) | 37元 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (35元) | 38元 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.15 (36元) | 10元 | + 266% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.50 (24元) | 14元 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (83元) | 59元 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 85% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (435元) | 159元 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 86元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 723元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $175 (1,217元) | 375元 | + 225% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (82元) | 60元 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.67 (39元) | 34元 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (46元) | 34元 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,310元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.98元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $90 (626元) | 300元 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.58 (39元) | 20元 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,281 prices entered by 561 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.953
CNY
/
USD
Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 113% more expensive than in China
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