General Country Information ๐
Capital | Cockburn Town |
Country | Turks & Caicos Islands |
Currency | US Dollar |
Main religion | Christianity |
In numbersโฆ ๐
Female | 50.7% |
Gdp | $2.5 billion |
Size | 430 sq mi |
Population | 49,000 |
Population density | 114 people/sq mi |
Kids per female | 2.1 |
City population | 86.4% |
Weather โ
Winter | 24โC |
Summer | 32โC |
Language and Education ๐ฌ
Main Language | English |
Population able to read | 98.2% |
Population with a college degree | 12.3% |
Population able to speak english | 84.6% |
Well-being ๐
Air quality | 17.6 (AQI) |
Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety ๐ฎ
LGBT friendly? | Yes |
Crime | 2.5/10 |
Transportation โ๏ธ
Driving side | Left |
Main airline | InterCaribbean Airways |
Main airport | Providenciales International Airport |
Costs and Prices ๐ค
Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods ๐ฐ
Item | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Bottle water | $1.5 |
Cigarettes | $10 |
Burger | $10 |
Coffee | $3 |
Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs ๐
Type | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Flat | $800/month |
Hotel 3 star | $120/night |
Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs ๐
Type | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Cab | $20/10km |
Petrol | $1.20/l |
Rental car | $50/day |
Public transportation | $5/daypass |
Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes ๐ธ
Type | Rate |
---|---|
Tax rate | 10% |
Vat | 12% |
Average Income ๐ผ
Income | $20000 |
Tipping ๐๏ธ
Is tipping required? | Yes |
Location | Tipping Amount |
---|---|
Cab | 10-15% |
Restaurant | 15-20% |
Bar | 10-15% |
Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
Services | 10-15% |
Digital ๐ค
Internet speed | 12.2/MBits |
Tld | .tc |
Free wifi | 6/10 |
Population with access to internet | 75% |
Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity ๐
Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
Sockets | Type A, Type B |
Shopping ๐
Opening Times ๐ฐ
Closing days | Sunday |
Closing times | 6:00 PM |
Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores ๐ช
Type | Name |
---|---|
Online shopping | Amazon |
Supermarket | Graceway IGA |
Pharmacy | Graceway Pharmacy |
Drugstore | N/A |
Fun and Relaxation ๐
Bars and Nightlife ๐บ
Closing hour of bars and clubs | 1:00 AM |
Topic | Rating (0-10) |
---|---|
Nightlife | 4/10 |
Bars | 5/10 |
Parks and leisure ๐ข
Topic | Rating (0-10) |
---|---|
Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
Public Parks | 6/10 |
Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports โฝ
Most popular Sport | Sailing |
Food ๐๏ธ
Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
---|---|---|
Conch Stew | A hearty stew made with conch, vegetables, and spices | $15-$20 |
Lobster | Freshly caught lobster, grilled, steamed, or boiled | $30-$50 |
Grouper | A flaky white fish, often grilled or fried | $20-$30 |
Jerk Chicken | Chicken marinated in a spicy jerk sauce and grilled | $15-$20 |
Johnnycakes | A type of cornmeal pancake, often served with syrup or honey | $5-$10 |
Plantains | A type of banana that is fried or boiled | $5-$10 |
Conch Fritters | Fried balls of conch meat, served with a dipping sauce | $10-$15 |
Turks Head Beer | A local beer brewed in the Turks and Caicos Islands | $5-$10 |
Drinks ๐ป๏ธ
Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
---|---|---|
Turks Head Beer | Local beer brewed on the island | $5-$7 |
Caicos Punch | A refreshing cocktail made with rum, fruit juices, and grenadine | $8-$10 |
Coco Loco | A frozen drink made with rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice | $10-$12 |
Mudslide | A creamy cocktail made with vodka, Kahlua, and Baileyโs Irish Cream | $12-$14 |
Pina Colada | A classic tropical cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream | $10-$12 |
Souvenirs ๐
Souvenir | Description | Price |
---|---|---|
Conch Shell | A large, spiral-shaped shell that is native to the Turks and Caicos Islands | $10-$20 |
Conch Pearl | A rare and valuable pearl that is found inside conch shells | $50-$100 |
Salt | The Turks and Caicos Islands are known for their salt production, so salt is a popular souvenir | $5-$10 |
Rum | The Turks and Caicos Islands produce their own rum, which is a popular souvenir | $20-$30 |
T-shirt | A T-shirt with a Turks and Caicos Islands design | $15-$20 |
Mug | A mug with a Turks and Caicos Islands design | $10-$15 |
Key chain | A key chain with a Turks and Caicos Islands design | $5-$10 |
Magnet | A magnet with a Turks and Caicos Islands design | $5-$10 |
Postcard | A postcard with a Turks and Caicos Islands design | $2-$5 |
Holidays ๐น
Holiday Name | Time | Description |
---|---|---|
New Yearโs Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
Easter Monday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
Labour Day | First Monday in May | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
National Heroes Day | August 29 | Commemorates the national heroes of the Turks and Caicos Islands |
Thanksgiving Day | October 10 | Expresses gratitude for the harvest and other blessings |
Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
Boxing Day | December 26 | Celebrates the day after Christmas |
News ๐ฐ
Medium | Name |
---|---|
Newspaper | Turks and Caicos Weekly News |
Online news | TC Weekly News |
Tv | TCI News |
Radio | Radio Turks and Caicos |