General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Cockburn Town |
| Country | Turks & Caicos Islands |
| Currency | US Dollar |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| 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 ⛅
| Winter | 24∘C |
| Summer | 32∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| 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 💉
| Air quality | 17.6 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | InterCaribbean Airways |
| Main airport | Providenciales International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $10 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $800/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $120/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $20/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 12% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $20000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 15-20% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 12.2/MBits |
| Tld | .tc |
| Free wifi | 6/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 75% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Graceway IGA |
| Pharmacy | Graceway Pharmacy |
| Drugstore | N/A |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 1:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 4/10 |
| Bars | 5/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 6/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Sailing |
Food 🍕️
| 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 🍻️
| 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 Bailey’s Irish Cream | $12-$14 |
| Pina Colada | A classic tropical cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream | $10-$12 |
Souvenirs 👜
| 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 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s 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 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Turks and Caicos Weekly News |
| Online news | TC Weekly News |
| Tv | TCI News |
| Radio | Radio Turks and Caicos |