Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 296% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 296% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $31 (220元) | 41元 | + 431% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $19 (140元) | 38元 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (100元) | 15元 | + 581% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.00 (36元) | 14元 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $10 (69元) | 16元 | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.00 (22元) | 10元 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (115元) | 50元 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.52 (40元) | 16元 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $6.00 (43元) | 6元 | + 566% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.94 (28元) | 7元 | + 323% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (177元) | 89元 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.47 (32元) | 8元 | + 300% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $7 (50元) | 13元 | + 300% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 215% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,682 (26,468元) | 11,256元 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,957 (14,072元) | 5,248元 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $349 (2,506元) | 450元 | + 457% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,521 (18,127元) | 6,564元 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,010 (7,262元) | 3,518元 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $300 (2,157元) | 296元 | + 629% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $138 (990元) | 100元 | + 894% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (4,365元) | 1,460元 | + 199% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (1,620元) | 553元 | + 193% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (73元) | 43元 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (45元) | 50元 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (288元) | 418元 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (795元) | 302元 | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (1,294元) | 553元 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (1,438元) | 705元 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 360% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 360% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $7,523 (54,084元) | 137,169元 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $7 (50元) | 8元 | + 568% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (1,438元) | 228元 | + 529% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 96% 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) | 45元 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (14元) | 59元 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (1,438元) | 114元 | + 1164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (72元) | 67元 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (27元) | 57元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (62元) | 25元 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (55元) | 6元 | + 795% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (36元) | 15元 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (144元) | 64元 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (431元) | 169元 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 100元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (536元) | 320元 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (144元) | 81元 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (47元) | 28元 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (58元) | 19元 | + 201% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,680元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $130 (934元) | 394元 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (50元) | 25元 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 220% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 767 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
7.189
CNY
/
USD
Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 220% more expensive than in China
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