Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 531% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 531% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $40 (₨11,430) | ₨972 | + 1076% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $20 (₨5,717) | ₨1,004 | + 469% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (₨3,980) | ₨365 | + 989% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $6.00 (₨1,715) | ₨170 | + 908% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 (₨3,430) | ₨285 | + 1105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (₨572) | ₨255 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (₨3,727) | ₨1,139 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.00 (₨1,429) | ₨290 | + 392% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (₨1,429) | ₨117 | + 1121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6.00 (₨1,715) | ₨549 | + 212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (₨7,146) | ₨2,784 | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (₨1,002) | ₨289 | + 247% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (₨857) | ₨191 | + 348% | |
| Housing | + 373% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 373% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,570 (₨448,820) | ₨115,670 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,516 (₨433,305) | ₨70,950 | + 511% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (₨114,301) | ₨25,995 | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (₨342,990) | ₨59,502 | + 476% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $700 (₨200,078) | ₨50,821 | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (₨48,030) | ₨20,152 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $107 (₨30,724) | ₨2,097 | + 1365% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (₨173,539) | ₨71,636 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (₨64,404) | ₨23,262 | + 177% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨2,001) | ₨1,718 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (₨1,786) | ₨1,977 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 412% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 412% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (₨21,418) | ₨3,426 | + 525% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (₨31,589) | ₨6,254 | + 405% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (₨51,449) | ₨13,199 | + 290% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (₨57,165) | ₨8,569 | + 567% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $14,171 (₨4,050,455) | ₨4,456,060 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $5.12 (₨1,463) | ₨270 | + 442% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,626 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 245% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 245% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨2,001) | ₨1,015 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (₨572) | ₨1,391 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (₨37,992) | ₨3,667 | + 936% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (₨2,858) | ₨521 | + 448% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (₨2,144) | ₨922 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (₨2,465) | ₨736 | + 235% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (₨1,143) | ₨249 | + 359% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (₨1,429) | ₨242 | + 490% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (₨4,287) | ₨860 | + 399% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (₨17,150) | ₨3,545 | + 384% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨2,089 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (₨22,866) | ₨7,109 | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (₨5,718) | ₨880 | + 550% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (₨2,001) | ₨669 | + 199% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (₨2,287) | ₨745 | + 207% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $150 (₨42,874) | ₨3,764 | + 1039% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨1,858) | ₨415 | + 347% | |
| TOTAL | + 250% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,770 prices entered by 450 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 250% more expensive than in Pakistan
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