Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 83% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $40 | $19 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $20 | $10 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 | $5.79 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $6.00 | $1.09 | + 451% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $12 | $4.95 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 | $4.69 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 | $7 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.00 | $4.66 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 | $2.49 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6.00 | $3.15 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 | $16 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.50 | $2.77 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 | $2.99 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,570 | $2,830 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,516 | $2,146 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 | $220 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 | $1,881 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $700 | $1,439 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 | $145 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $107 | $64 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 | $299 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 | $135 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 | $13 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 | $32 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 110% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 | $54 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 | $45 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 | $93 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 | $119 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 46% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $14,171 | $27,884 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $5.12 | $1.05 | + 389% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $8 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 | $20 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $133 | $139 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 | $8 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 | $4.82 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 | $6 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 | $4.77 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 | $2.25 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 | $27 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 | $55 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $195 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 | $90 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 | $14 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 | $5.20 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $6 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $552 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $150 | $54 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $10 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,844 prices entered by 2,799 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 23% more expensive than in United States
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