Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 185% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 185% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (Rp 323,499) | Rp 61,205 | + 429% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $19 (Rp 273,874) | Rp 48,353 | + 466% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (Rp 204,753) | Rp 29,046 | + 605% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.46 (Rp 21,434) | Rp 21,836 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (Rp 39,046) | Rp 22,834 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 (Rp 81,045) | Rp 14,630 | + 454% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (Rp 191,732) | Rp 66,405 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (Rp 68,684) | Rp 43,134 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.30 (Rp 33,803) | Rp 18,263 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.84 (Rp 41,772) | Rp 34,771 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 220,568) | Rp 406,659 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (Rp 51,529) | Rp 17,291 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 (Rp 51,466) | Rp 16,247 | + 217% | |
| Housing | + 259% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 259% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,277 (Rp 33,479,500) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,163 (Rp 17,094,275) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $827 (Rp 12,162,489) | Rp 801,210 | + 1418% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,330 (Rp 19,563,161) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $755 (Rp 11,107,250) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (Rp 2,470,929) | Rp 505,106 | + 389% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $93 (Rp 1,373,030) | Rp 237,062 | + 479% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (Rp 8,927,867) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 151% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (Rp 3,313,291) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6.00 (Rp 88,227) | Rp 57,323 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (Rp 91,903) | Rp 95,242 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 178% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 178% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (Rp 1,101,883) | Rp 648,513 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (Rp 1,625,127) | Rp 480,172 | + 238% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (Rp 2,646,810) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (Rp 2,940,900) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 167% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $6,000 (Rp 88,227,000) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (Rp 19,554) | Rp 9,337 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 309% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 309% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 98,976) | Rp 19,709 | + 402% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (Rp 29,409) | Rp 89,583 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (Rp 1,954,507) | Rp 204,790 | + 854% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Rp 147,045) | Rp 108,192 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $11 (Rp 165,426) | Rp 22,334 | + 641% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (Rp 126,829) | Rp 30,094 | + 321% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (Rp 58,818) | Rp 22,886 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (Rp 73,523) | Rp 11,284 | + 552% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Rp 220,568) | Rp 119,565 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 117% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Rp 659,073) | Rp 261,585 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,216 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $200 (Rp 2,940,900) | Rp 573,242 | + 413% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (Rp 235,798) | Rp 159,890 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $12 (Rp 176,454) | Rp 39,869 | + 343% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Rp 111,394) | Rp 65,361 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (Rp 1,470,450) | Rp 509,555 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.58 (Rp 82,051) | Rp 32,683 | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 459 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 137% more expensive than in Indonesia
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