Cost of living comparison
compared to
Turks and Caicos Islands vs. Central African Republic Cost of Living Summary
Turks and Caicos Islands is 22.6% more expensive than Central African Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 26.4% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Groceries
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pay 26.2% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Transportation
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pay 22.3% less in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Housing
-
pay 8.3% less in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 90.9% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
The cost of entertainment and sports, restaurants, and groceries in Turks and Caicos Islands are more expensive than in Central African Republic. Expenses including transportation and housing are lower in Turks and Caicos Islands. Notably, entertainment and sports is significantly more expensive in Turks and Caicos Islands.
Turks and Caicos Islands vs. Central African Republic Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Turks and Caicos Islands instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 26.4% more for restaurants
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Central African Republic
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$20.00
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$12.50
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.50
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.78
FCFA1,007
|
$2.25
|
|
Central African Republic vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 26.2% more for groceries
|
Central African Republic
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$3.94
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$13.23
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$20.22
FCFA11,438
|
$19.94
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.34
FCFA3,022
|
$4.00
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.04
FCFA2,284
|
$6.80
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.81
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.18
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.23
FCFA1,827
|
?? | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.42
FCFA1,371
|
$3.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.02
FCFA1,142
|
?? | |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.83
FCFA1,599
|
$0.91
|
|
Central African Republic vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 22.3% less for transportation
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Central African Republic
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$10.11
FCFA5,719
|
$7.86
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? | ?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? | ?? | |
Central African Republic vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 8.3% less for housing
|
Central African Republic
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Turks and Caicos Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$115.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,335.44
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|
$1,225.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$950.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$229.41
|
|
Central African Republic vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Central African Republic
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$500.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$8,000.00
|
Central African Republic vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 90.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Central African Republic
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.56
FCFA2,014
|
$8.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$5.50
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$7.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$100.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? | ?? | |
Central African Republic vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$80.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$60.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$150.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$100.00
|
Central African Republic vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of clothing
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