Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 TT$ (C$11) | C$23 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 54 TT$ (C$11) | C$12 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 TT$ (C$5.19) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (C$3.12) | C$2.09 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 TT$ (C$6) | C$4.37 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 TT$ (C$4.97) | C$3.95 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 TT$ (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 TT$ (C$5.71) | C$4.85 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 TT$ (C$2.01) | C$3.95 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 TT$ (C$2.69) | C$3.64 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 TT$ (C$30) | C$21 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 TT$ (C$2.59) | C$2.77 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (C$2.38) | C$2.11 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,142 TT$ (C$1,827) | C$2,417 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,190 TT$ (C$1,037) | C$1,456 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 565 TT$ (C$113) | C$120 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,994 TT$ (C$1,198) | C$1,347 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,576 TT$ (C$715) | C$985 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 517 TT$ (C$103) | C$69 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 TT$ (C$41) | C$63 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,599 TT$ (C$719) | C$311 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 885 TT$ (C$177) | C$140 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 68 TT$ (C$13) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 31 TT$ (C$6) | C$23 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 422 TT$ (C$84) | C$57 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 317 TT$ (C$63) | C$41 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 719 TT$ (C$144) | C$105 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 951 TT$ (C$190) | C$117 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,723 TT$ (C$45,322) | C$24,609 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 TT$ (C$1.21) | C$1.65 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 442 TT$ (C$88) | C$60 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 TT$ (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 201 TT$ (C$40) | C$22 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 308 TT$ (C$62) | C$77 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 TT$ (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (C$6) | C$4.17 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 TT$ (C$8) | C$4.59 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (C$2.91) | C$3.11 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ (C$3.84) | C$3.02 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80 TT$ (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Port of Spain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 395 TT$ (C$79) | C$55 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 TT$ (C$19) | C$26 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 324 TT$ (C$65) | C$135 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 783 TT$ (C$157) | C$96 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 TT$ (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 TT$ (C$6) | C$4.71 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 TT$ (C$3.75) | C$6 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ (C$824) | C$647 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ (C$0.26) | C$0.24 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 377 TT$ (C$75) | C$37 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 TT$ (C$6) | C$13 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 103 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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