Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 147% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (142元) | 55元 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $19 (120元) | 37元 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (90元) | 16元 | + 448% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.46 (9元) | 13元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (17元) | 14元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 (35元) | 8元 | + 319% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (84元) | 56元 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (30元) | 13元 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.30 (15元) | 7元 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.84 (18元) | 6元 | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (96元) | 119元 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (23元) | 9元 | + 160% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 (23元) | 10元 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 139% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,277 (14,646元) | 7,672元 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,163 (7,478元) | 4,711元 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $827 (5,321元) | 412元 | + 1193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,330 (8,558元) | 7,031元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $755 (4,859元) | 4,064元 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (1,081元) | 279元 | + 288% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $93 (601元) | 88元 | + 583% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (3,906元) | 2,091元 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (1,449元) | 619元 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6.00 (39元) | 43元 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (40元) | 41元 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 141% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (482元) | 415元 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (711元) | 211元 | + 236% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (1,158元) | 590元 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (1,287元) | 663元 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $6,000 (38,597元) | 159,594元 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (9元) | 6元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 176元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 83% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (43元) | 30元 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (13元) | 36元 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (855元) | 440元 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (64元) | 35元 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $11 (72元) | 38元 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (55元) | 36元 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (26元) | 10元 | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (32元) | 11元 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (96元) | 80元 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (288元) | 206元 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 98元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $200 (1,287元) | 429元 | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (103元) | 67元 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $12 (77元) | 35元 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (49元) | 32元 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,535元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (643元) | 481元 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (39元) | 23元 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,934 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
6.433
CNY
/
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 84% more expensive than in China
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