Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 228% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 228% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Rp 278,340) | Rp 62,230 | + 347% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (Rp 190,888) | Rp 52,137 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (Rp 204,057) | Rp 30,582 | + 567% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.01 (Rp 58,807) | Rp 18,388 | + 220% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.41 (Rp 79,352) | Rp 26,104 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (Rp 91,567) | Rp 14,341 | + 539% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (Rp 191,080) | Rp 77,272 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (Rp 68,451) | Rp 38,806 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (Rp 51,674) | Rp 19,485 | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.10 (Rp 74,750) | Rp 32,212 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (Rp 322,777) | Rp 339,997 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (Rp 51,354) | Rp 15,796 | + 225% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.50 (Rp 66,008) | Rp 17,158 | + 285% | |
| Housing | + 315% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 315% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,144 (Rp 46,080,929) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,359 (Rp 19,913,414) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $270 (Rp 3,949,446) | Rp 772,430 | + 411% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,333 (Rp 34,193,784) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $767 (Rp 11,243,533) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $175 (Rp 2,559,775) | Rp 502,555 | + 409% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $93 (Rp 1,369,529) | Rp 285,184 | + 380% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $627 (Rp 9,192,372) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (Rp 3,302,025) | Rp 2,765,630 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Rp 224,955) | Rp 69,682 | + 223% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (Rp 91,591) | Rp 51,169 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 194% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (Rp 1,098,136) | Rp 655,076 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (Rp 1,619,601) | Rp 457,119 | + 254% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $163 (Rp 2,383,730) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (Rp 2,930,900) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 191% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,897 (Rp 291,577,656) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.41 (Rp 20,635) | Rp 9,156 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 330,672 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 266% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 266% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 98,640) | Rp 30,938 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (Rp 29,309) | Rp 82,186 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (Rp 1,905,085) | Rp 280,243 | + 580% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $14 (Rp 198,122) | Rp 38,725 | + 412% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Rp 91,591) | Rp 26,962 | + 240% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (Rp 58,618) | Rp 34,072 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.66 (Rp 68,275) | Rp 16,791 | + 307% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (Rp 73,273) | Rp 13,618 | + 438% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Rp 293,090) | Rp 63,841 | + 359% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 124% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (Rp 1,172,360) | Rp 184,270 | + 536% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,975 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $130 (Rp 1,911,401) | Rp 413,601 | + 362% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Rp 190,256) | Rp 152,100 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $12 (Rp 175,854) | Rp 44,543 | + 295% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (Rp 84,334) | Rp 59,628 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,860,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $85 (Rp 1,245,159) | Rp 597,783 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (Rp 87,927) | Rp 24,831 | + 254% | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,247 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 163% more expensive than in Indonesia
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