Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 146% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (149元) | 43元 | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $19 (126元) | 37元 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (94元) | 17元 | + 458% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.46 (10元) | 14元 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (18元) | 16元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 (37元) | 9元 | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (88元) | 48元 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (32元) | 13元 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.30 (16元) | 6元 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.84 (19元) | 7元 | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (101元) | 97元 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (24元) | 9元 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 (24元) | 13元 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,277 (15,402元) | 13,898元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,163 (7,864元) | 8,379元 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $827 (5,595元) | 462元 | + 1111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,330 (9,000元) | 6,525元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $755 (5,110元) | 4,376元 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (1,137元) | 516元 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $93 (632元) | 140元 | + 351% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (4,107元) | 1,829元 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (1,524元) | 546元 | + 179% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6.00 (41元) | 50元 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (42元) | 66元 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 98% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (507元) | 511元 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (748元) | 288元 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (1,218元) | 654元 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (1,353元) | 844元 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $6,000 (40,589元) | 148,501元 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (9元) | 8元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 103% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (46元) | 28元 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (14元) | 27元 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (899元) | 386元 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (68元) | 30元 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $11 (76元) | 19元 | + 293% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (58元) | 44元 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (27元) | 21元 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (34元) | 16元 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (101元) | 82元 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (303元) | 260元 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 122元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $200 (1,353元) | 319元 | + 324% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (108元) | 90元 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $12 (81元) | 31元 | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (51元) | 19元 | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (676元) | 410元 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.58 (38元) | 38元 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,156 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
6.765
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 68% more expensive than in China
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