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Turks and Caicos Islands vs. Republic of the Congo Cost of Living Summary
Turks and Caicos Islands is 61.2% more expensive than Republic of the Congo overall.
- Restaurants
- pay 53.0% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Groceries
- pay 79.9% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Transportation
- pay 54.5% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Housing
- pay 57.1% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Childcare
- pay 48.5% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 77.7% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Clothing
- pay 57.5% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands vs. Republic of the Congo Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Turks and Caicos Islands instead of Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay 53.0% more for restaurants
Republic of the Congo | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $13.06 FCFA7,522 | $20.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $9.37 FCFA5,394 | $12.50 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $1.38 FCFA792 | $2.50 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.57 FCFA903 | $2.25 | |
Republic of the Congo vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 79.9% more for groceries
Republic of the Congo | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $2.52 FCFA1,451 | $3.94 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $4.66 FCFA2,684 | $13.23 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $8.84 FCFA5,090 | $19.94 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $3.07 FCFA1,766 | $4.00 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $3.15 FCFA1,814 | $6.80 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.08 FCFA623 | $1.81 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.07 FCFA615 | $1.18 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.85 FCFA1,063 | ?? | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.28 FCFA735 | $3.00 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.09 FCFA626 | ?? | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.97 FCFA559 | $0.91 | |
Republic of the Congo vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 54.5% more for transportation
Republic of the Congo | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $5.08 FCFA2,928 | $7.86 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $22.59 FCFA13,010 | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $32,895.05 FCFA19M | ?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $13.24 FCFA7,626 | ?? | |
Republic of the Congo vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 57.1% more for housing
Republic of the Congo | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $65.34 FCFA37,630 | $115.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $988.85 FCFA570K | $1,225.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $393.90 FCFA227K | $950.00 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $262.94 FCFA151K | $229.41 | |
Republic of the Congo vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of housing
pay 48.5% more for childcare
Republic of the Congo | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $303.92 FCFA175K | $500.00 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $6,033.33 FCFA3M | $8,000.00 | |
Republic of the Congo vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 77.7% more for entertainment and sports
Republic of the Congo | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $3.10 FCFA1,786 | $8.00 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.75 FCFA2,736 | $5.50 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $3.92 FCFA2,256 | $7.00 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $63.17 FCFA36,382 | $100.00 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $10.42 FCFA6,001 | ?? | |
Republic of the Congo vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 57.5% more for clothing
Republic of the Congo | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $41.67 FCFA23,997 | $80.00 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $40.42 FCFA23,277 | $60.00 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $91.11 FCFA52,474 | $150.00 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $80.00 FCFA46,075 | $100.00 | |
Republic of the Congo vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of clothing
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