Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Gibraltar to Turks and Caicos Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Gibraltar to Turks and Caicos Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turks and Caicos Islands compared to Gibraltar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
TC
76.6

Gibraltar performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GI
16.1t
TC
4.9t

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

GI
94.4%
TC
93.5%

Gibraltar performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

GI
1.0%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
TC
$22,400

Gibraltar performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GI
80.4 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
TC
11.6

Gibraltar generally does better on family life, though Turks and Caicos Islands leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Turks and Caicos Islands?

From major Turks and Caicos Islands cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Gibraltar and Turks and Caicos Islands are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Gibraltar performs better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turks and Caicos Islands is 76.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

Both Gibraltar and Turks and Caicos Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GI TC
Population29,57358,286
CurrencyGibraltar Pound (GIP)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+350+1649
Time zones11