Cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 TT$ (C$9) | C$14 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 39 TT$ (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 TT$ (C$4.65) | C$5.67 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (C$2.22) | C$2.40 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 TT$ (C$4.78) | C$4.13 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 TT$ (C$3.42) | C$2.54 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 TT$ (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 TT$ (C$3.87) | C$3.55 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 TT$ (C$2.23) | C$3.02 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 TT$ (C$2.32) | C$2.26 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 157 TT$ (C$29) | C$15 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (C$1.97) | C$2.18 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (C$1.98) | C$1.87 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,426 TT$ (C$1,726) | C$1,186 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,047 TT$ (C$924) | C$982 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 735 TT$ (C$135) | C$104 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,446 TT$ (C$997) | C$919 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,666 TT$ (C$488) | C$695 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 482 TT$ (C$88) | C$64 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 227 TT$ (C$42) | C$39 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,915 TT$ (C$717) | C$393 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,202 TT$ (C$220) | C$111 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 85 TT$ (C$16) | C$10 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 TT$ (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 414 TT$ (C$76) | C$61 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 372 TT$ (C$68) | C$41 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 821 TT$ (C$150) | C$95 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 717 TT$ (C$131) | C$87 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 236,087 TT$ (C$43,232) | C$23,851 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.60 TT$ (C$0.66) | C$1.19 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 295 TT$ (C$54) | C$47 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 TT$ (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (C$7) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 TT$ (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 229 TT$ (C$42) | C$85 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 TT$ (C$5.53) | C$6 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 TT$ (C$5.31) | C$2.88 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41 TT$ (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (C$2.42) | C$3.16 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 TT$ (C$2.81) | C$2.53 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 TT$ (C$10) | C$19 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 331 TT$ (C$61) | C$45 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105 TT$ (C$19) | C$26 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 272 TT$ (C$50) | C$84 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 625 TT$ (C$114) | C$89 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 TT$ (C$10) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 TT$ (C$5.78) | C$5.72 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 TT$ (C$2.44) | C$5.43 | - 55% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 4,140 TT$ (C$758) | C$850 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ (C$0.23) | C$1.04 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 321 TT$ (C$59) | C$34 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 31 TT$ (C$5.72) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 622 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,556
(19,417 TT$)
in Port of Spain.
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