Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Japan
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| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 183% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $40 (¥5,597) | ¥1,025 | + 446% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $20 (¥2,799) | ¥723 | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (¥1,949) | ¥519 | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $6.00 (¥840) | ¥197 | + 327% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 (¥1,680) | ¥316 | + 431% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (¥280) | ¥629 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (¥1,825) | ¥962 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.00 (¥700) | ¥902 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (¥700) | ¥574 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6.00 (¥840) | ¥285 | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (¥3,499) | ¥1,208 | + 190% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (¥490) | ¥184 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (¥420) | ¥206 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,570 (¥219,781) | ¥326,267 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,516 (¥212,184) | ¥171,772 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (¥55,972) | ¥28,488 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (¥167,958) | ¥157,603 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $700 (¥97,976) | ¥82,713 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (¥23,520) | ¥24,082 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $107 (¥15,045) | ¥4,699 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (¥84,980) | ¥47,482 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (¥31,538) | ¥32,093 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (¥980) | ¥1,313 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (¥875) | ¥1,878 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 161% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 161% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (¥10,488) | ¥6,136 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (¥15,469) | ¥5,199 | + 198% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (¥25,194) | ¥8,989 | + 180% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (¥27,993) | ¥13,588 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $14,171 (¥1,983,458) | ¥2,700,660 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $5.12 (¥716) | ¥165 | + 335% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (¥980) | ¥2,497 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (¥280) | ¥1,967 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (¥18,604) | ¥5,380 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (¥1,400) | ¥650 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (¥1,050) | ¥938 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (¥1,207) | ¥702 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (¥560) | ¥218 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (¥700) | ¥216 | + 224% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (¥2,099) | ¥3,927 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 59% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (¥8,398) | ¥4,141 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (¥11,197) | ¥5,993 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (¥2,800) | ¥984 | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (¥980) | ¥472 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (¥1,120) | ¥575 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $150 (¥20,995) | ¥9,280 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (¥910) | ¥592 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 795 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 71% more expensive than in Japan
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