Turks and Caicos Islands🌍
At a Glance
How Turks and Caicos Islands compares across key indices
Cost of Living
132 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
28/100
Healthcare
66/100
Quality of Life
44/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Turks and Caicos Islands
Cost of Living
132
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
99
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
132
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
138
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Higher RiskHow safe residents feel in Turks and Caicos Islands - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
28/100
Crime Index
100/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands has 2 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $2,608 in Providenciales to $2,956 in Cockburn Town. Providenciales leads on safety, scoring 32/100. Cockburn Town ranks highest for quality of life at 45/200.
Providenciales
$2,608/mo
Providenciales
32/100
Cockburn Town
45/200
Cockburn Town
67/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockburn Town | $2,956 | 30/100 | 45/200 | 67/100 | 45 |
| Providenciales | $2,608 | 32/100 | 45/200 | 62/100 | 42 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Turks and Caicos Islands
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Environment
Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Turks and Caicos Islands
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Turks and Caicos Islands, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands has a cost of living index of 132 relative to New York City (100). It is on par with or more expensive than major US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $2,956 in Cockburn Town.
Is Turks and Caicos Islands safe for expats?
Turks and Caicos Islands has a safety index of 28/100, making it worth researching carefully before committing for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Cockburn Town scores highest on safety at 30/100.
What is the best city in Turks and Caicos Islands for expats and digital nomads?
Cockburn Town ranks highest for quality of life in Turks and Caicos Islands, scoring 45/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $2,956/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands scores 66/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
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