Cost of living comparison
Turks and Caicos Islands is 61.6% more expensive than Northern Mariana Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 92.7% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Groceries
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pay 32.7% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Transportation
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pay 47.8% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Housing
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pay 64.7% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Childcare
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pay 33.3% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 56.6% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Clothing
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pay 2.0 times more in Turks and Caicos Islands
The cost of clothing, restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, transportation, and childcare in Turks and Caicos Islands are more expensive than in Northern Mariana Islands. Notably, clothing and restaurants are significantly more expensive in Turks and Caicos Islands.
If you lived in Turks and Caicos Islands instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:
pay 92.7% more for restaurants
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Northern Mariana Islands
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.00
|
$20.00
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$12.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.90
|
$2.25
|
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pay 32.7% more for groceries
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.33
|
$3.94
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$13.23
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.44
|
$19.94
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.33
|
$4.00
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.00
|
$6.80
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
?? | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.00
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.95
|
?? | |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.03
|
?? | |
pay 47.8% more for transportation
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.32
|
$7.86
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,999.00
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.41
|
?? | |
pay 64.7% more for housing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
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Turks and Caicos Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.00
|
$106.50
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$625.00
|
$1,125.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$450.00
|
$950.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$254.42
|
$229.41
|
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pay 33.3% more for childcare
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Northern Mariana Islands
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$500.00
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,000.00
|
$8,000.00
|
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pay 56.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.50
|
$8.00
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.83
|
$5.50
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$7.00
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$47.50
|
$100.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.00
|
?? | |
pay 2.0 times more for clothing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$30.00
|
$80.00
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$60.00
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$70.00
|
$150.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$55.00
|
$100.00
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