Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to United States
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turks and Caicos Islands is 78% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 | $20 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $20 | $11 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $14 | $5.42 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $5.00 | $1.05 | + 377% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $10 | $4.32 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.00 | $4.43 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 | $7 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.52 | $3.96 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $6.00 | $2.06 | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.00 | $3.25 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 | $17 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.47 | $2.84 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $7 | $2.66 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Turks and Caicos Islands is 19% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,356 | $2,910 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,354 | $2,204 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $349 | $218 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,168 | $2,009 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,383 | $1,534 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $300 | $149 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $138 | $62 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $607 | $274 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 | $145 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $14 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 | $32 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Turks and Caicos Islands is 68% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 | $57 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $111 | $54 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $180 | $99 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 | $137 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands is 148% 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 | $7,523 | $29,106 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $7 | $0.97 | + 620% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 | $78 | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Turks and Caicos Islands is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $9 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.00 | $25 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 | $158 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 | $9 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 | $4.84 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 | $6 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 | $4.88 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 | $2.41 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 | $29 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Turks and Caicos Islands is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 | $59 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $214 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 | $99 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 | $14 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $5.76 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $7 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $507 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.66 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $130 | $64 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $10 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,387 prices entered by 2,187 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands is 58% more expensive than in United States
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