Moving to Turks and Caicos Islands from Indonesia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ID
0.6
TC
76.6

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
TC
4.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

ID
62.0%
TC
93.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.4%
TC
10.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
TC
$22,400

Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Turks and Caicos Islands leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ID
73.1 yrs
TC
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
TC
11.6

Turks and Caicos Islands performs significantly better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia and Turks and Caicos Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Turks and Caicos Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turks and Caicos Islands's immigration authority.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Required
Indonesia passport holders need a visa to enter Turks and Caicos Islands.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

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 Indonesia and Turks and Caicos Islands are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?

Indonesia 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 0.6 in Indonesia.

What language do they speak in Turks and Caicos Islands?

The official language in Turks and Caicos Islands is English. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.

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At a Glance

ID TC
Population 277,329,163 58,286
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Indonesian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +62 +1649
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112