Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 213% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 213% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (135元) | 41元 | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (92元) | 34元 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (99元) | 16元 | + 523% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.01 (28元) | 15元 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.41 (38元) | 13元 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (44元) | 8元 | + 467% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (92元) | 50元 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (33元) | 14元 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (25元) | 6元 | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.10 (36元) | 5.52元 | + 555% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (156元) | 100元 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (25元) | 8元 | + 219% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (32元) | 14元 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 208% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,144 (22,269元) | 8,141元 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,359 (9,624元) | 4,333元 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $270 (1,909元) | 413元 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,333 (16,525元) | 5,109元 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $767 (5,434元) | 2,773元 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $175 (1,237元) | 292元 | + 324% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $93 (662元) | 87元 | + 659% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $627 (4,442元) | 2,336元 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (1,596元) | 513元 | + 211% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (109元) | 38元 | + 183% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (44元) | 50元 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 158% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 158% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (531元) | 436元 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (783元) | 235元 | + 233% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $163 (1,152元) | 603元 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (1,416元) | 521元 | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,897 (140,910元) | 132,320元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.41 (10元) | 7元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 157元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (48元) | 31元 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (14元) | 32元 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (921元) | 368元 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $14 (96元) | 46元 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (44元) | 51元 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (28元) | 34元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.66 (33元) | 8元 | + 293% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (35元) | 12元 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (142元) | 76元 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 85% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (567元) | 177元 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 96元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,146元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $130 (924元) | 365元 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (92元) | 67元 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $12 (85元) | 32元 | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (41元) | 27元 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,242元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $85 (602元) | 310元 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (42元) | 21元 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,646 prices entered by 292 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
7.082
CNY
/
USD
Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 131% more expensive than in China
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Albania is 10% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 84% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 80% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in China
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in China
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 93% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in China