Cash per day in Turks & Caicos Islands?

Living here long-term gives me a good sense of prices. If you're staying a month on Providenciales, plan for $70-$80/day for basics: groceries, occasional local restaurants, and shared van rides. Where costs jump is in meals at resort restaurants or taxis - those are $25-30 per ride and tipping’s standard. On average guests spend about $2,200-$2,400/month if they cook often and avoid daily taxis. If you're adding boat tours or diving, factor in another $500-1,000.

I stayed in Grace Bay for six weeks this spring. I budgeted $90/day - this included a shared housing spot, daily groceries, takeout lunches, and cheap dinners at casual beach cafes (around $15-$20). Tips were minimal - usually rounding up. I used shared vans and taxis sparingly, but taxis still added about $150/week. So for a month, $2,700-$3,000 gets you comfortable living with a few touristy bits thrown in.

Spent a month working remotely here this spring. My daily spend averaged $120, which covered a studio Airbnb in Leeward, groceries, a few meals in upscale restaurants, and the occasional boat tour. I tipped about 12% at sit-down places, and taxis were around $25 for longer rides. I did a few excursions: snorkeling cost $60-80. If you're planning consistently, aim for $3,500-$4,000 total to cover food, transport, and a few activities.

I spent three weeks on Providenciales earlier this year and lived modestly. Budget about $80-$100/day if you're renting a room near Grace Bay, eating local food at mom‑and‑pop spots (conch fritters for $8-$12), and using shared vans for transport ($2-$5 per ride). Taxis are pricey (a 10-minute ride: $15-$20), so factor that in. I left a 10-15% tip at sit-down restaurants. For a month, $2,500-$3,000 was enough for comfort without villa splurges.