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Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| New York City | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 | $30 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 | $18 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.53 | $3.13 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 | $5.82 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 | $7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.40 | $4.63 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.42 | $2.88 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.53 | $5.28 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 | $23 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.12 | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.70 | $3.84 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| New York City | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,301 | $2,946 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,403 | $1,482 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 | $548 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,018 | $1,663 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,364 | $800 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $124 | $162 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 | $98 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $353 | $674 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 | $12 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| New York City | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 | $177 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $168 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| New York City | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,495 | $14,541 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 | $2.63 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $37 | $27 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| New York City | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $7 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 | $133 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 | $13 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.04 | $9 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $9 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 | $3.98 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 | $15 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| New York City | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $74 | $58 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $264 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $142 | $145 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 | $15 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $9 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 | $7 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $580 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $132 | $117 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 | $7 | + 139% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 798 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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