Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 473% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 473% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $40 (руб 3,848) | руб 491 | + 684% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $20 (руб 1,925) | руб 392 | + 391% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 (руб 1,340) | руб 185 | + 626% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $6.00 (руб 577) | руб 84 | + 588% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 (руб 1,155) | руб 116 | + 894% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (руб 192) | руб 185 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (руб 1,255) | руб 440 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.00 (руб 481) | руб 107 | + 349% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (руб 481) | руб 45 | + 965% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6.00 (руб 577) | руб 74 | + 679% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (руб 2,406) | руб 661 | + 264% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 (руб 337) | руб 145 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (руб 289) | руб 42 | + 581% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 204% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,570 (руб 151,110) | руб 84,418 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,516 (руб 145,887) | руб 50,680 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (руб 38,483) | руб 7,850 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (руб 115,479) | руб 42,164 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $700 (руб 67,363) | руб 25,480 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (руб 16,171) | руб 4,440 | + 264% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $107 (руб 10,344) | руб 543 | + 1806% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 (руб 58,428) | руб 23,669 | + 147% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (руб 21,684) | руб 8,797 | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (руб 674) | руб 564 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (руб 601) | руб 1,056 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 149% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 149% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (руб 7,211) | руб 5,232 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 (руб 10,636) | руб 3,308 | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 (руб 17,322) | руб 7,816 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (руб 19,247) | руб 9,531 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 59% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $14,171 (руб 1,363,720) | руб 2,542,300 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $5.12 (руб 493) | руб 51 | + 858% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,235 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 174% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (руб 674) | руб 529 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 (руб 192) | руб 646 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (руб 12,791) | руб 1,918 | + 567% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (руб 962) | руб 415 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (руб 722) | руб 243 | + 197% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (руб 830) | руб 284 | + 192% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (руб 385) | руб 114 | + 236% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (руб 481) | руб 154 | + 213% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (руб 1,443) | руб 918 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 96% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (руб 5,774) | руб 1,834 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 689 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 8,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (руб 7,699) | руб 4,000 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (руб 1,925) | руб 495 | + 289% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (руб 674) | руб 210 | + 221% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (руб 770) | руб 246 | + 213% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 70,564 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.73 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $150 (руб 14,435) | руб 3,641 | + 296% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (руб 626) | руб 198 | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 181% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,177 prices entered by 447 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
96.233
RUB
/
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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 181% more expensive than in Russia
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