Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Japan
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Food | + 203% | |||
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Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 203% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Turks and Caicos Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (¥3,802) | ¥1,046 | + 264% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $20 (¥3,069) | ¥805 | + 281% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (¥2,121) | ¥571 | + 272% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.00 (¥762) | ¥230 | + 231% | |
12 eggs, large | $10 (¥1,469) | ¥318 | + 362% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.00 (¥457) | ¥613 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (¥2,437) | ¥1,107 | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.52 (¥841) | ¥693 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $6.00 (¥914) | ¥468 | + 95% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.00 (¥762) | ¥304 | + 150% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (¥3,753) | ¥1,292 | + 190% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $4.47 (¥681) | ¥218 | + 213% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $7 (¥1,062) | ¥191 | + 455% | |
Housing | + 90% | |||
Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 90% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Turks and Caicos Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,356 (¥511,268) | ¥365,082 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,354 (¥358,592) | ¥197,136 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $349 (¥53,101) | ¥19,817 | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,168 (¥330,300) | ¥174,888 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,145 (¥174,503) | ¥106,796 | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $300 (¥45,702) | ¥12,528 | + 265% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $138 (¥20,977) | ¥4,254 | + 393% | |
40” flat screen tv | $607 (¥92,493) | ¥74,559 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (¥34,326) | ¥25,414 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (¥1,556) | ¥1,338 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (¥952) | ¥2,831 | - 66% | |
Clothes | + 123% | |||
Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 123% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Turks and Caicos Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (¥6,094) | ¥8,708 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (¥16,836) | ¥5,103 | + 230% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (¥27,421) | ¥9,729 | + 182% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (¥30,468) | ¥12,189 | + 150% | |
Transportation | + 209% | |||
Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 209% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Turks and Caicos Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $7,523 (¥1,146,011) | ¥3,019,750 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $7 (¥1,066) | ¥170 | + 526% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (¥30,468) | ¥9,221 | + 230% | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Turks and Caicos Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (¥1,066) | ¥2,133 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (¥305) | ¥2,551 | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (¥30,468) | ¥6,000 | + 408% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (¥1,523) | ¥1,337 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (¥571) | ¥930 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (¥1,314) | ¥622 | + 111% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (¥1,170) | ¥224 | + 422% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (¥762) | ¥188 | + 306% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (¥3,047) | ¥4,604 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Turks and Caicos Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (¥9,140) | ¥4,908 | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,873 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (¥11,351) | ¥8,269 | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (¥3,048) | ¥1,244 | + 145% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (¥987) | ¥547 | + 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (¥1,219) | ¥674 | + 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $130 (¥19,791) | ¥9,530 | + 108% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (¥1,066) | ¥600 | + 78% | |
TOTAL | + 131% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 131% more expensive than in Japan
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