Prices and Cost of Living in Turks and Caicos Islands
British Overseas Territories
Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living
The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Turks and Caicos Islands. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.
Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.
Cheapest products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 11.69 EUR
Mid-range products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 15.82 EUR
Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 28 March 2025.
How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Turks and Caicos Islands?
When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 12.71 USD (11.69 EUR) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 17.21 USD (15.82 EUR) per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.
Budget and shopping basket update: 28 March 2025
Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.
Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.
BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).
TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).
FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.
Prices in Turks and Caicos Islands
Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Turks and Caicos Islands, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.
Grocery Store Prices
| Apples (1kg) | 3.04 EUR |
| Banana (1kg) | 3.04 EUR |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 11.49 EUR |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 13.79 EUR |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.52 EUR |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.76 EUR |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.76 EUR |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.76 EUR |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.44 EUR |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 4.71 EUR |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 25.96 EUR |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 3.62 EUR |
| Onion (1kg) | 2.02 EUR |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.04 EUR |
| Potato (1kg) | 5.07 EUR |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 7.03 EUR |
| Tomato (1kg) | 5.57 EUR |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.81 EUR |
Restaurant Prices
| Cappuccino (regular) | 6.26 EUR |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.39 EUR |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 4.60 EUR |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 6.44 EUR |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.19 EUR |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 124 EUR |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.69 EUR |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.61 EUR |
What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?
Prices in restaurants in Turks and Caicos Islands vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 6.81 USD (6.26 EUR), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 2.6 USD (2.39 EUR). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 10 USD (9.19 EUR) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 135 USD (124 EUR). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 22.5 USD (20.69 EUR).
Public Transportation Prices
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.84 EUR |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 18.39 EUR |
Entertainment Prices
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 84.29 EUR |
Apartment Rental Prices
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1 226 EUR |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 981 EUR |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3 065 EUR |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3 218 EUR |
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Turks and Caicos Islands?
The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Turks and Caicos Islands varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 1067 USD (981 EUR) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 1333 USD (1226 EUR) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 1345 USD (1237 EUR) per square meter.
Apartment Buying Prices
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1 237 EUR |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2 599 EUR |
Average Salary
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3 257 EUR |
Hotel Prices in Turks and Caicos Islands
A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.
• Prices of products and services in Turks and Caicos Islands. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 03/2023, latest data 03/2023.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
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