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:

  • $ 195 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 8.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3587*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 206 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 55 per person
  • $ 6.7 per person
  • $ 0 per person

Total budget:

$ 4601*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 196 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 108 per person
  • $ 4.5 per person
  • $ 0 per person

Total budget:

$ 5867*

* 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 2025

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 2025 is 27% 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:

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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 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 23/person
($ 17 to $ 89)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 66/person
($ 66 to $ 99)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 11 to $ 11)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
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)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6/cup
($ 5.5 to $ 6.6)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.9/can
($ 2.2 to $ 3.3)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.9/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Turks and Caicos Islands: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the Turks and Caicos Islands costs 3% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 221/night
($ 171 to $ 259)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 220/night
($ 170 to $ 258)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 217/night
($ 185 to $ 243)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 198/night
($ 186 to $ 207)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 227/night
($ 186 to $ 259)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 224/month
($ 171 to $ 260)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 238/month
($ 204 to $ 264)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 232/month
($ 200 to $ 259)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 220/month
($ 170 to $ 258)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 266/month
($ 259 to $ 272)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Turks and Caicos Islands: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 58% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 6.1/litre
($ 3.3 to $ 7.4)

427% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 4.3/500g
($ 4.1 to $ 4.3)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 3.6/kg
( $ 3.6)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.3/12 eggs
( $ 4.3)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 17/kg
( $ 17)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.6/kg
( $ 3.6)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 7.3/kg
( $ 7.3)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 6/kg
( $ 6)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2
($ 1.1 to $ 3.9)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Turks and Caicos Islands: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 52% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.2/ticket
( $ 2.2)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 3.2)

123% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

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

On average, shopping budget in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 21% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.6/pack
( $ 7.6)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 89
( $ 89)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 66
( $ 66)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Providenciales
New York City → Providenciales
New York City → Providenciales
$ 535
(fair price: $ 389)
Montreal → Providenciales
Montreal → Providenciales
Montreal → Providenciales
$ 707
(fair price: $ 542)
London → Providenciales
London → Providenciales
London → Providenciales
$ 1000
(fair price: $ 869)
Toronto → Providenciales
Toronto → Providenciales
Toronto → Providenciales
$ 815
(fair price: $ 507)
Atlanta → Providenciales
Atlanta → Providenciales
Atlanta → Providenciales
$ 744
(fair price: $ 591)
Chicago → Providenciales
Chicago → Providenciales
Chicago → Providenciales
$ 737
(fair price: $ 621)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in the Turks and Caicos Islands updated on 12-11-2024.

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