Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 519% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 519% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (₨6,956) | ₨731 | + 851% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $20 (₨5,616) | ₨1,041 | + 440% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (₨3,882) | ₨528 | + 635% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.00 (₨1,394) | ₨214 | + 551% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $10 (₨2,689) | ₨322 | + 736% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.00 (₨836) | ₨149 | + 460% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (₨4,460) | ₨1,081 | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.52 (₨1,540) | ₨309 | + 399% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $6.00 (₨1,673) | ₨90 | + 1765% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.00 (₨1,394) | ₨630 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (₨6,867) | ₨2,418 | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.47 (₨1,247) | ₨251 | + 396% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $7 (₨1,943) | ₨149 | + 1202% | |
| Housing | + 507% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 507% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,356 (₨935,562) | ₨145,840 | + 541% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,354 (₨656,183) | ₨84,435 | + 677% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $349 (₨97,170) | ₨28,403 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,168 (₨604,411) | ₨81,992 | + 637% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,383 (₨385,652) | ₨49,088 | + 686% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $300 (₨83,629) | ₨20,612 | + 306% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $138 (₨38,386) | ₨2,327 | + 1550% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (₨169,252) | ₨66,138 | + 156% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (₨62,812) | ₨30,635 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨2,848) | ₨1,207 | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (₨1,742) | ₨2,564 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 227% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 227% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (₨11,151) | ₨3,990 | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (₨30,809) | ₨9,761 | + 216% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (₨50,177) | ₨15,603 | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (₨55,753) | ₨10,887 | + 412% | |
| Transportation | + 669% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 669% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $7,523 (₨2,097,070) | ₨3,758,550 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $7 (₨1,951) | ₨285 | + 585% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (₨55,753) | ₨3,201 | + 1642% | |
| Personal Care | + 413% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 413% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨1,951) | ₨266 | + 632% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (₨558) | ₨697 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (₨55,753) | ₨3,731 | + 1394% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (₨2,788) | ₨812 | + 243% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (₨1,045) | ₨616 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (₨2,404) | ₨585 | + 311% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (₨2,140) | ₨350 | + 511% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (₨1,394) | ₨252 | + 452% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨5,575) | ₨691 | + 707% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (₨16,726) | ₨3,554 | + 371% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,717 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (₨20,771) | ₨7,013 | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (₨5,577) | ₨2,877 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (₨1,806) | ₨562 | + 221% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (₨2,230) | ₨877 | + 154% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨70,829 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $130 (₨36,215) | ₨4,288 | + 745% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨1,951) | ₨448 | + 336% | |
| TOTAL | + 436% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,236 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 436% more expensive than in Pakistan
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