Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 251% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 251% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $40 (285元) | 46元 | + 514% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $20 (143元) | 40元 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (99元) | 16元 | + 525% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $6.00 (43元) | 18元 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 (86元) | 19元 | + 355% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (14元) | 11元 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (93元) | 63元 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.00 (36元) | 15元 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (36元) | 6元 | + 461% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6.00 (43元) | 7元 | + 484% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (178元) | 118元 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (25元) | 8元 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (21元) | 16元 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,570 (11,194元) | 15,059元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,516 (10,807元) | 9,006元 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (2,851元) | 421元 | + 577% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (8,554元) | 7,547元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $700 (4,990元) | 4,347元 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (1,198元) | 262元 | + 357% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $107 (766元) | 115元 | + 564% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (4,328元) | 1,143元 | + 279% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (1,606元) | 589元 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (50元) | 39元 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (45元) | 51元 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 126% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (534元) | 529元 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (788元) | 248元 | + 218% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (1,283元) | 626元 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (1,426元) | 828元 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $14,171 (101,020元) | 161,247元 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $5.12 (36元) | 9元 | + 326% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 81% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (50元) | 39元 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (14元) | 27元 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (948元) | 391元 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (71元) | 53元 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (53元) | 33元 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (61元) | 34元 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (29元) | 13元 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (36元) | 15元 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (107元) | 74元 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (428元) | 265元 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 110元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (570元) | 348元 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (143元) | 79元 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (50元) | 29元 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (57元) | 18元 | + 218% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $150 (1,069元) | 410元 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (46元) | 24元 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,378 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
7.129
CNY
/
USD
Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 93% more expensive than in China
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