Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 469% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 469% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $40 (₨3,303) | ₨374 | + 784% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $20 (₨1,652) | ₨326 | + 407% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (₨1,150) | ₨167 | + 590% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $6.00 (₨496) | ₨58 | + 757% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 (₨991) | ₨89 | + 1010% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (₨165) | ₨39 | + 329% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (₨1,077) | ₨248 | + 334% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.00 (₨413) | ₨154 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (₨413) | ₨31 | + 1222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6.00 (₨496) | ₨169 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (₨2,065) | ₨786 | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (₨289) | ₨91 | + 219% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (₨248) | ₨38 | + 558% | |
| Housing | + 312% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 312% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,570 (₨129,716) | ₨40,236 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,516 (₨125,232) | ₨24,523 | + 411% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (₨33,035) | ₨5,797 | + 470% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (₨99,130) | ₨25,108 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $700 (₨57,826) | ₨15,774 | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (₨13,881) | ₨6,512 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $107 (₨8,880) | ₨657 | + 1252% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (₨50,156) | ₨30,817 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (₨18,614) | ₨11,976 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨578) | ₨538 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (₨516) | ₨425 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 230% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 230% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (₨6,190) | ₨2,477 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (₨9,130) | ₨2,797 | + 226% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (₨14,869) | ₨4,303 | + 246% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (₨16,522) | ₨3,087 | + 435% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $14,171 (₨1,170,646) | ₨1,248,440 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $5.12 (₨423) | ₨104 | + 305% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,115 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 238% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 238% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨578) | ₨144 | + 301% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (₨165) | ₨241 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (₨10,980) | ₨891 | + 1132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (₨826) | ₨413 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (₨620) | ₨226 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (₨713) | ₨274 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (₨330) | ₨170 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (₨413) | ₨96 | + 332% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (₨1,239) | ₨309 | + 301% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (₨4,956) | ₨1,438 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨603 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,419 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (₨6,609) | ₨1,942 | + 240% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (₨1,653) | ₨733 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (₨578) | ₨229 | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (₨661) | ₨183 | + 261% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,214 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $150 (₨12,391) | ₨1,560 | + 694% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨537) | ₨268 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 215% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,963 prices entered by 1,249 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 215% more expensive than in India
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