Cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 TT$ (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40 TT$ (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 TT$ (C$4.68) | C$5.78 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (C$2.18) | C$1.98 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 TT$ (C$4.84) | C$4.18 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (C$3.23) | C$3.04 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 TT$ (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 TT$ (C$4.27) | C$4.24 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (C$1.48) | C$3.76 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (C$2.04) | C$3.41 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 144 TT$ (C$27) | C$19 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ (C$1.92) | C$2.48 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (C$2.21) | C$1.93 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,418 TT$ (C$1,201) | C$2,136 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,060 TT$ (C$760) | C$1,241 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 498 TT$ (C$93) | C$133 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,454 TT$ (C$1,021) | C$1,120 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,947 TT$ (C$552) | C$806 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 379 TT$ (C$71) | C$66 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 237 TT$ (C$44) | C$54 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,689 TT$ (C$691) | C$311 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 909 TT$ (C$170) | C$97 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 105 TT$ (C$20) | C$10 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 TT$ (C$5.50) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 438 TT$ (C$82) | C$60 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 366 TT$ (C$69) | C$39 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 712 TT$ (C$133) | C$98 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 533 TT$ (C$100) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 257,874 TT$ (C$48,273) | C$22,935 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.13 TT$ (C$0.96) | C$1.39 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 424 TT$ (C$79) | C$67 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46 TT$ (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41 TT$ (C$8) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 TT$ (C$30) | C$22 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 297 TT$ (C$56) | C$77 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 TT$ (C$5.05) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (C$5.58) | C$3.85 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 TT$ (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (C$2.48) | C$3.11 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 TT$ (C$3.11) | C$2.46 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 TT$ (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 291 TT$ (C$54) | C$52 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 91 TT$ (C$17) | C$26 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 TT$ (C$57) | C$117 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 735 TT$ (C$138) | C$96 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 TT$ (C$9) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (C$5.56) | C$5.42 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (C$2.69) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ (C$771) | C$647 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 371 TT$ (C$69) | C$35 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 TT$ (C$7) | C$11 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 128 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,392 (34,144 TT$) in Port of Spain.
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