Cost of living comparison
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Turks and Caicos Islands vs. Bahrain Cost of Living Summary
Turks and Caicos Islands is 2.2 times more expensive than Bahrain overall.
- Restaurants
- pay 2.5 times more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Groceries
- pay 2.5 times more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Transportation
- pay 4.8 times more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Housing
- pay 2.1 times more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Childcare
- pay 26.1% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 11.9% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Clothing
- pay 36.1% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands vs. Bahrain Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Turks and Caicos Islands instead of Bahrain, you would:
pay 2.5 times more for restaurants
Bahrain | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $7.21 BHD2.720 | $20.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $7.93 BHD2.990 | $12.50 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $1.19 BHD0.450 | $2.50 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.61 BHD0.230 | $2.25 | |
Bahrain vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.5 times more for groceries
Bahrain | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.21 BHD0.460 | $3.94 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $4.09 BHD1.540 | $13.23 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $5.90 BHD2.230 | $19.94 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $2.36 BHD0.890 | $4.00 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $2.93 BHD1.110 | $6.80 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.20 BHD0.450 | $1.81 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.95 BHD0.360 | $1.18 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.96 BHD0.360 | ?? | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.70 BHD0.260 | $3.00 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.40 BHD0.150 | ?? | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.52 BHD0.190 | $0.91 | |
Bahrain vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 4.8 times more for transportation
Bahrain | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $1.65 BHD0.620 | $7.86 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $33.42 BHD12.610 | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $32,268.99 BHD12,177.510 | ?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $26.52 BHD10.010 | ?? | |
Bahrain vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 2.1 times more for housing
Bahrain | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $38.12 BHD14.390 | $115.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $936.43 BHD353.390 | $1,225.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $677.45 BHD255.650 | $950.00 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $89.98 BHD33.960 | $229.41 | |
Bahrain vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of housing
pay 26.1% more for childcare
Bahrain | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $350.81 BHD132.390 | $500.00 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $7,301.63 BHD2,755.450 | $8,000.00 | |
Bahrain vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 11.9% more for entertainment and sports
Bahrain | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $7.56 BHD2.850 | $8.00 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.10 BHD1.930 | $5.50 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $5.40 BHD2.040 | $7.00 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $95.69 BHD36.110 | $100.00 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.47 BHD4.700 | ?? | |
Bahrain vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 36.1% more for clothing
Bahrain | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $60.07 BHD22.670 | $80.00 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $48.73 BHD18.390 | $60.00 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $87.52 BHD33.030 | $150.00 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $85.80 BHD32.380 | $100.00 | |
Bahrain vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of clothing
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