Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 TT$ (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 TT$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 TT$ (C$3.99) | C$5.78 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (C$2.32) | C$1.98 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 TT$ (C$5.05) | C$4.18 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 TT$ (C$4.16) | C$3.17 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 TT$ (C$5.28) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 TT$ (C$4.85) | C$4.24 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (C$1.43) | C$3.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 TT$ (C$2.39) | C$3.41 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 131 TT$ (C$25) | C$19 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ (C$1.97) | C$2.48 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (C$2.20) | C$1.93 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,582 TT$ (C$1,433) | C$2,136 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,420 TT$ (C$835) | C$1,241 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 542 TT$ (C$102) | C$124 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,047 TT$ (C$954) | C$1,120 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,824 TT$ (C$534) | C$805 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 379 TT$ (C$72) | C$66 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 283 TT$ (C$53) | C$54 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,689 TT$ (C$697) | C$311 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 909 TT$ (C$172) | C$97 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 105 TT$ (C$20) | C$10 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 TT$ (C$5.68) | C$25 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 TT$ (C$77) | C$60 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 342 TT$ (C$65) | C$39 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 772 TT$ (C$146) | C$98 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 604 TT$ (C$114) | C$117 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 244,350 TT$ (C$46,170) | C$22,942 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.15 TT$ (C$0.97) | C$1.40 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 371 TT$ (C$70) | C$67 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 TT$ (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39 TT$ (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 TT$ (C$30) | C$22 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 303 TT$ (C$57) | C$77 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 TT$ (C$5.09) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (C$5.63) | C$3.85 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 TT$ (C$8) | C$4.33 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 TT$ (C$2.65) | C$3.16 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 TT$ (C$3.16) | C$2.46 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 TT$ (C$11) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 313 TT$ (C$59) | C$51 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 TT$ (C$18) | C$27 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 TT$ (C$58) | C$135 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 751 TT$ (C$142) | C$96 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 TT$ (C$9) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 TT$ (C$5.18) | C$5.42 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (C$2.62) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ (C$779) | C$647 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 355 TT$ (C$67) | C$37 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 TT$ (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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