Cost of living 2018 in the Turks and Caicos Islands

How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in the Turks and Caicos Islands?   varies depending on location, sometimes as cheap as $500 to as expensive as $10,000 per month.. in general for a 2 bed in a nice area you are looking around $1500 and upwards.. for a 1 bed in a nice area around $1000 obviously there are always exceptions to the rule!

How much does it cost to buy an apartment or a house in the Turks and Caicos Islands? varies immensely.. from $250K and upwards for a house or condos start at around $400K but obviously there are exceptions to the rule.. tcrea.com will show you property listings from all agents on island

How much do you pay on average for public transportation (bus, subway, train, tram, taxi)?  there is no public transportation, taxis are expensive from my understanding.

How much do you pay for basic food items such as rice, bread, and pasta?
15lb bag of rice is $10, bread $4 maybe ? (i dont eat bread) pasta is a couple of $.. i did a post detailing a shopping list but if anyone wants me to do it again for 2018 please ask.

What is your monthly budget for groceries? around $400 but usually more, but this isnt always groceries, and includes some luxuries..

How much does it cost to see a doctor/dentist/physician/specialist in the Turks and Caicos Islands? with NHIB you pay the first $10, if you go private its more expensive

How much do you pay for health insurance per month? NHIB you pay through salary contributions through your employer

How much does childcare cost on average per month? no dependents

What is your child's schooling budget per month? no dependents

How much does it cost to fill up your car's fuel tank? around $80 - i have a SUV and its around $4.50 a gallon

How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc., per month? electricity using aircon mainly at night in the bedroom is $230 a month, water is $30-40 a month, again im a single guy so no dependents

How much do you pay for your internet and phone subscription? 106.59 for internet and cable, my mobile phone is prepay - at the moment with quick pick its $34 for 5gb data, loads of messages and loads of minutes

How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays? - salads from IGA around $8-10

How much do you pay for an espresso coffee? $4.50 from lemon2go (best coffee on island)

How much do you pay for a cinema ticket? there is no cinema on island

How much does a gym membership cost in the Turks and Caicos Islands? between $80-$100 a month i believe, $100 with wrightfully fit

anything else just ask

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