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Cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands is about the same as the US, ranking #7 of 203 countries we cover for cost of living.
World Bank data through 2024 · last reviewed 2026-06.
What your money is worth here
A $100,000 US lifestyle would cost roughly $100,500 in Turks and Caicos Islands.
Quality of life
45/100 · #181 of 198Beyond cost — health, safety, and connectivity. The score is a transparent, equal-weight composite of the verified metrics below (see methodology).
About Turks and Caicos Islands
The islands were part of the UK's Jamaican colony until 1962, when they assumed the status of a separate Crown colony upon Jamaica's independence. The governor of The Bahamas oversaw affairs from 1965 to 1973. With Bahamian independence, the islands received a separate governor in 1973. Although independence was agreed upon for 1982, the policy was reversed, and the islands remain a British overseas territory. Grand Turk Island suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Background from the CIA World Factbook (public domain), archived 2026-06-03.
Frequently asked
Is Turks and Caicos Islands expensive to live in?
Turks and Caicos Islands is about the same as the US, ranking #7 of the 203 countries we track.
How much money do you need to live in Turks and Caicos Islands?
A lifestyle that costs $100,000 in the United States would cost roughly $100,500 in Turks and Caicos Islands, going by overall price levels. The salary translator turns your own figure into a local equivalent.
Is Turks and Caicos Islands cheaper than the United States?
No. Its overall price level is 100.3, against 100 for the United States.
What is the quality of life in Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands scores 45 out of 100 on our quality-of-life index (#181 of 198), a composite of life expectancy, safety, health, and connectivity, with life expectancy around 78 years.
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