Travel budget in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Turks and Caicos Islands: calculate your travel budget

Turks and Caicos Islands: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the Turks and Caicos Islands for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 161 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 9.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3124*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 194 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 60 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person
  • $ 0 per person

Total budget:

$ 4567*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 204 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 119 per person
  • $ 4.5 per person
  • $ 0 per person

Total budget:

$ 6290*

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2023

Cost of living: Turks and Caicos Islands VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2023 is 26% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in the Turks and Caicos Islands by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in the Turks and Caicos Islands compared to the national average.

Cities /Turks and Caicos Islands View Details
Providenciales 3% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Providenciales



Local prices in the Turks and Caicos Islands by expense type

Turks and Caicos Islands: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 26/person
($ 23 to $ 63)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 76/person
($ 42 to $ 101)

80% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 17)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.5 for 500ml
($ 3.3 to $ 14)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.3 for 330ml
( $ 3.3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 7.5/cup
($ 5.5 to $ 12)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.9/can
($ 2.3 to $ 4.4)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Turks and Caicos Islands: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 161/night
( $ 161)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 147
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 228/night
( $ 228)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 180/night
($ 180 to $ 180)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 316
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 777/night
( $ 777)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 684
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 285/month
($ 285 to $ 285)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 266/month
($ 245 to $ 285)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193
Family room
Family room
$ 256/month
($ 247 to $ 266)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Turks and Caicos Islands: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 62% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 4.4/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 6.7)

286% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 5.7/500g
($ 4.2 to $ 8.4)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 8.5/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 14)

84% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 4.4)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 17/kg
( $ 17)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.7/kg
( $ 3.7)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.7/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 7.3)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 6.1/kg
( $ 6.1)

101% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.3
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Turks and Caicos Islands: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.3/ticket
( $ 2.3)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

88% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Car hire
Car hire
$ 22/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 34)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Turks and Caicos Islands: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 31% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.7/pack
($ 5.5 to $ 7.8)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 90
($ 90 to $ 90)

55% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 78
($ 67 to $ 90)

72% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Providenciales
New York City → Providenciales
$ 515
(fair price: $ 384)
London → Providenciales
London → Providenciales
$ 1029
(fair price: $ 879)
Toronto (Ontario) → Providenciales
Toronto (Ontario) → Providenciales
$ 694
(fair price: $ 549)
Atlanta → Providenciales
Atlanta → Providenciales
$ 715
(fair price: $ 578)
Montreal → Providenciales
Montreal → Providenciales
$ 685
(fair price: $ 562)
Chicago → Providenciales
Chicago → Providenciales
$ 757
(fair price: $ 641)


About the information on the cost of living in the Turks and Caicos Islands

The information about the cost of living in the Turks and Caicos Islands shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in the Turks and Caicos Islands updated on 24-05-2023.

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