Cost of living comparison
compared to
Turks and Caicos Islands vs. United States Cost of Living Summary
Turks and Caicos Islands is 27.3% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 3.6% less in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 24.8% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 2.1 times more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Housing
-
pay 31.2% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 57.1% less in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 27.5% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 33.3% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
The cost of transportation, clothing, housing, entertainment and sports, and groceries in Turks and Caicos Islands are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare and restaurants are lower in Turks and Caicos Islands. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Turks and Caicos Islands.
Turks and Caicos Islands vs. United States Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Turks and Caicos Islands instead of United States, you would:
pay 3.6% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.86
|
$18.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.42
|
$11.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.67
|
$3.00
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.05
|
$2.25
|
|
United States vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 24.8% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.63
|
$6.00
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.52
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.98
|
$18.22
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.30
|
?? | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.46
|
$9.07
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.34
|
$1.81
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.80
|
$1.04
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.02
|
$1.13
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.19
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
?? | |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.39
|
$0.91
|
|
United States vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 2.1 times more for transportation
|
United States
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.01
|
$8.22
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$66.70
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,164.82
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.02
|
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United States vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 31.2% more for housing
|
United States
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$70.22
|
$142.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,681.01
|
$1,766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,404.28
|
$1,883.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.64
|
$305.88
|
|
United States vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of housing
pay 57.1% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,450.99
|
$500.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$24,361.50
|
$13,000.00
|
|
United States vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 27.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.00
|
$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.31
|
$6.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.42
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.68
|
$100.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.95
|
?? | |
United States vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 33.3% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.15
|
$80.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.88
|
$60.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$89.76
|
$150.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$114.01
|
$100.00
|
|
United States vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of clothing
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