Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 510% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 510% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $31 (48,813 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 688% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $19 (30,921 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 628% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (22,172 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 591% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.00 (7,962 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 596% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $10 (15,358 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 520% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.00 (4,777 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (25,477 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.52 (8,794 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $6.00 (9,554 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 250% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.94 (6,269 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 505% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (39,224 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 309% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.47 (7,122 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 557% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $7 (11,100 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 739% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 242% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,682 (5,862,180 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,957 (3,116,593 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $349 (555,034 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,521 (4,014,746 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,010 (1,608,414 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $300 (477,690 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $138 (219,260 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 665% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (966,768 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (358,785 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (16,266 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 642% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (9,952 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Clothes | + 678% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 678% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (63,692 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 274% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (175,979 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 1022% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (286,614 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 524% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (318,460 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 537% | |
| Transportation | + 678% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 678% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $7,523 (11,978,507 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $7 (11,146 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 978% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (318,460 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 823% | |
| Personal Care | + 481% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 481% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (11,146 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (3,185 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (318,460 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 1707% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (15,923 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (5,971 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 241% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (13,734 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 258% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (12,225 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 318% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (7,962 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 495% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (31,846 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 777% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (95,538 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 11,069 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (118,645 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (31,854 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 601% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (10,314 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (12,738 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 796% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $130 (206,862 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 506% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (11,146 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 346% | |
| TOTAL | + 362% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 254 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 362% more expensive than in Nigeria
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