Cost of living comparison
Turks and Caicos Islands is 15.8% cheaper than Cayman Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 20.9% less in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Groceries
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pay 21.3% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Transportation
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pay 18.2% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Housing
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pay 34.8% less in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Childcare
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pay 67.1% less in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 20.7% less in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Clothing
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pay 6.6% less in Turks and Caicos Islands
The cost of groceries and transportation in Turks and Caicos Islands are more expensive than in Cayman Islands. Expenses including childcare, housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in Turks and Caicos Islands.
If you lived in Turks and Caicos Islands instead of Cayman Islands, you would:
pay 20.9% less for restaurants
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Cayman Islands
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.60
KYD21.35
|
$20.00
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.32
KYD11.11
|
$12.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.73
KYD3.11
|
$2.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.91
KYD2.42
|
$2.25
|
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pay 21.3% more for groceries
|
Cayman Islands
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.97
KYD4.15
|
$3.94
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.42
KYD5.36
|
$13.23
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.93
KYD9.12
|
$19.94
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.59
KYD6.33
|
$4.00
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.68
KYD4.73
|
$6.80
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$4.21
KYD3.51
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.08
KYD1.74
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.17
KYD2.64
|
?? | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.42
KYD2.85
|
$3.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.38
KYD1.98
|
?? | |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.38
KYD1.99
|
?? | |
pay 18.2% more for transportation
|
Cayman Islands
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.65
KYD5.54
|
$7.86
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.82
KYD24.87
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,788.85
KYD29,843.07
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$63.62
KYD53.05
|
?? | |
pay 34.8% less for housing
|
Cayman Islands
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$111.35
KYD92.85
|
$106.50
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,726.77
KYD2,273.76
|
$1,125.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,977.92
KYD1,649.32
|
$950.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$302.47
KYD252.22
|
$229.41
|
|
pay 67.1% less for childcare
|
Cayman Islands
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,465.64
KYD1,222.14
|
$500.00
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$25,139.68
KYD20,963.10
|
$8,000.00
|
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pay 20.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
Cayman Islands
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.56
KYD6.30
|
$8.00
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.41
KYD5.34
|
$5.50
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.12
KYD10.94
|
$7.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$138.18
KYD115.23
|
$100.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$17.89
KYD14.92
|
?? | |
pay 6.6% less for clothing
|
Cayman Islands
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$89.47
KYD74.61
|
$80.00
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$70.09
KYD58.44
|
$60.00
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$119.30
KYD99.48
|
$150.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$137.19
KYD114.40
|
$100.00
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