Cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 TT$ (C$9) | C$15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 42 TT$ (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 TT$ (C$4.88) | C$5.69 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (C$2.32) | C$2.17 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ (C$5.33) | C$4.84 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 TT$ (C$3.73) | C$2.90 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 TT$ (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 TT$ (C$4.04) | C$4.00 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (C$1.55) | C$3.31 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (C$2.31) | C$3.07 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 153 TT$ (C$29) | C$16 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (C$2.08) | C$2.51 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (C$2.25) | C$2.07 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,083 TT$ (C$2,076) | C$1,576 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,512 TT$ (C$1,033) | C$1,122 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 707 TT$ (C$132) | C$109 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,440 TT$ (C$1,019) | C$1,019 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,878 TT$ (C$539) | C$774 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 486 TT$ (C$91) | C$66 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 254 TT$ (C$48) | C$40 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,991 TT$ (C$748) | C$377 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,252 TT$ (C$235) | C$98 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 93 TT$ (C$17) | C$9 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 TT$ (C$7) | C$23 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 450 TT$ (C$84) | C$59 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 370 TT$ (C$69) | C$40 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 849 TT$ (C$159) | C$93 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 776 TT$ (C$145) | C$92 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 246,985 TT$ (C$46,274) | C$22,749 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.87 TT$ (C$0.73) | C$1.26 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 322 TT$ (C$60) | C$65 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 44 TT$ (C$8) | C$31 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 TT$ (C$7) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 TT$ (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 248 TT$ (C$46) | C$96 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 TT$ (C$5.86) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 TT$ (C$5.47) | C$3.72 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 43 TT$ (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 182% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (C$2.43) | C$3.09 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 TT$ (C$3.03) | C$2.46 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 TT$ (C$10) | C$19 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 322 TT$ (C$60) | C$46 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 109 TT$ (C$20) | C$26 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 281 TT$ (C$53) | C$101 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 671 TT$ (C$126) | C$87 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 TT$ (C$11) | C$9 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 TT$ (C$5.94) | C$5.53 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (C$2.61) | C$5.67 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,257 TT$ (C$798) | C$549 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.16 TT$ (C$0.22) | C$1.04 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 333 TT$ (C$62) | C$35 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 510 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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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$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,352
(23,230 TT$)
in Port of Spain.
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