Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 177% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (Rp 313,738) | Rp 48,150 | + 552% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $19 (Rp 265,610) | Rp 54,894 | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (Rp 198,575) | Rp 30,099 | + 560% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.46 (Rp 20,788) | Rp 20,570 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (Rp 37,868) | Rp 25,479 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 (Rp 78,599) | Rp 16,222 | + 385% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (Rp 185,947) | Rp 59,701 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (Rp 66,612) | Rp 37,956 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.30 (Rp 32,783) | Rp 19,374 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.84 (Rp 40,511) | Rp 34,923 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 213,912) | Rp 356,233 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (Rp 49,974) | Rp 19,537 | + 156% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 (Rp 49,913) | Rp 19,724 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 177% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,277 (Rp 32,469,275) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,163 (Rp 16,578,465) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $827 (Rp 11,795,493) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 847% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,330 (Rp 18,972,854) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $755 (Rp 10,772,095) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (Rp 2,396,371) | Rp 813,523 | + 195% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $93 (Rp 1,331,599) | Rp 354,270 | + 276% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (Rp 8,658,473) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (Rp 3,213,315) | Rp 2,299,770 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6.00 (Rp 85,565) | Rp 60,481 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (Rp 89,130) | Rp 67,068 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 186% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 186% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (Rp 1,068,634) | Rp 655,630 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (Rp 1,576,089) | Rp 423,397 | + 272% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (Rp 2,566,944) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (Rp 2,852,160) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $6,000 (Rp 85,564,800) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (Rp 18,964) | Rp 8,988 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 237,123 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 335% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 335% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 95,990) | Rp 23,300 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (Rp 28,522) | Rp 87,183 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (Rp 1,895,531) | Rp 254,843 | + 644% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Rp 142,608) | Rp 49,080 | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $11 (Rp 160,434) | Rp 19,454 | + 725% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (Rp 123,002) | Rp 36,205 | + 240% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (Rp 57,043) | Rp 18,007 | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (Rp 71,304) | Rp 11,130 | + 541% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Rp 213,912) | Rp 86,706 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 133% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Rp 639,186) | Rp 166,095 | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $200 (Rp 2,852,160) | Rp 388,033 | + 635% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (Rp 228,683) | Rp 111,803 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $12 (Rp 171,130) | Rp 35,619 | + 380% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Rp 108,033) | Rp 47,498 | + 127% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,239,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (Rp 1,426,080) | Rp 579,157 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (Rp 85,565) | Rp 28,887 | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,018 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 121% more expensive than in Indonesia
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