Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Indonesia
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Food | + 311% | |||
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Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 311% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Turks and Caicos Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $40 (Rp 595,927) | Rp 45,378 | + 1213% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $20 (Rp 298,038) | Rp 54,330 | + 449% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (Rp 207,502) | Rp 27,591 | + 652% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $6.00 (Rp 89,411) | Rp 19,722 | + 353% | |
12 eggs, large | $12 (Rp 178,823) | Rp 26,707 | + 570% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (Rp 29,804) | Rp 18,501 | + 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (Rp 194,306) | Rp 56,542 | + 244% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.00 (Rp 74,510) | Rp 42,973 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (Rp 74,510) | Rp 22,558 | + 230% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6.00 (Rp 89,411) | Rp 34,959 | + 156% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (Rp 372,548) | Rp 337,317 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (Rp 52,221) | Rp 20,426 | + 156% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (Rp 44,706) | Rp 17,971 | + 149% | |
Housing | + 139% | |||
Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 139% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Turks and Caicos Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,570 (Rp 23,399,857) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,516 (Rp 22,590,982) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 136% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (Rp 5,959,270) | Rp 496,641 | + 1100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (Rp 17,882,280) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $700 (Rp 10,431,330) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 154% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (Rp 2,504,100) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $107 (Rp 1,601,835) | Rp 400,530 | + 300% | |
40” flat screen tv | $607 (Rp 9,047,718) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 123% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (Rp 3,357,771) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 147% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Rp 104,313) | Rp 43,866 | + 138% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (Rp 93,137) | Rp 71,573 | + 30% | |
Clothes | + 194% | |||
Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 194% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Turks and Caicos Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (Rp 1,116,675) | Rp 624,572 | + 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (Rp 1,646,943) | Rp 439,901 | + 274% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (Rp 2,682,342) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 121% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (Rp 2,980,380) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 130% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Turks and Caicos Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $14,171 (Rp 211,176,315) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $5.12 (Rp 76,282) | Rp 11,904 | + 541% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
Personal Care | + 246% | |||
Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 246% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Turks and Caicos Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 104,313) | Rp 36,367 | + 187% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (Rp 29,804) | Rp 60,467 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (Rp 1,980,746) | Rp 313,421 | + 532% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Rp 149,019) | Rp 130,123 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (Rp 111,764) | Rp 19,595 | + 470% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (Rp 128,531) | Rp 34,558 | + 272% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (Rp 59,608) | Rp 30,035 | + 98% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (Rp 74,510) | Rp 15,580 | + 378% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Rp 223,529) | Rp 88,350 | + 153% | |
Entertainment | + 104% | |||
Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Turks and Caicos Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (Rp 894,114) | Rp 216,012 | + 314% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (Rp 1,192,152) | Rp 383,761 | + 211% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (Rp 298,113) | Rp 162,937 | + 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (Rp 104,313) | Rp 36,298 | + 187% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Rp 119,215) | Rp 40,791 | + 192% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $150 (Rp 2,235,285) | Rp 496,553 | + 350% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Rp 96,862) | Rp 35,528 | + 173% | |
TOTAL | + 145% |

These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
14901.900
IDR
/
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 145% more expensive than in Indonesia
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