Cost of living comparison
United States is 6.6% more expensive than Turks and Caicos Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 9.1% less in United States
- Groceries
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pay 34.5% less in United States
- Transportation
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pay 54.0% less in United States
- Housing
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pay 6.3% more in United States
- Childcare
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pay 2.7 times more in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 11.8% less in United States
- Clothing
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pay 25.3% less in United States
The cost of childcare and housing in United States are more expensive than in Turks and Caicos Islands. Expenses including transportation, groceries, clothing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in United States. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in United States.
If you lived in United States instead of Turks and Caicos Islands, you would:
pay 9.1% less for restaurants
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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United States
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.00
|
$18.59
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.50
|
$10.47
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.50
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.25
|
$1.96
|
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pay 34.5% less for groceries
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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United States
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.94
|
$3.49
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.23
|
$6.33
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$19.94
|
$3.91
|
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.00
|
$3.56
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.80
|
$5.16
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.33
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.78
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.00
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.00
|
$2.16
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.34
|
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.38
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pay 54.0% less for transportation
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.86
|
$3.61
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.15
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$31,583.67
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$17.81
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pay 6.3% more for housing
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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United States
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$106.50
|
$67.50
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,125.00
|
$1,655.99
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$950.00
|
$1,423.40
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$229.41
|
$148.34
|
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pay 2.7 times more for childcare
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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United States
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$500.00
|
$1,351.84
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,000.00
|
$22,265.44
|
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pay 11.8% less for entertainment and sports
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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United States
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.00
|
$5.78
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.50
|
$5.04
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.00
|
$9.68
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$100.00
|
$50.84
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$13.30
|
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pay 25.3% less for clothing
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Turks and Caicos Islands
|
United States
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$80.00
|
$50.38
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$60.00
|
$40.66
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$150.00
|
$85.52
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$100.00
|
$111.08
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