Cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 TT$ (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 TT$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 TT$ (C$4.31) | C$5.78 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (C$2.27) | C$1.98 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 TT$ (C$5.24) | C$4.18 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 TT$ (C$3.61) | C$3.04 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 TT$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 TT$ (C$3.89) | C$4.24 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (C$1.48) | C$3.76 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (C$2.17) | C$3.41 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 TT$ (C$30) | C$19 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ (C$1.90) | C$2.48 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (C$2.23) | C$1.93 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,258 TT$ (C$1,230) | C$2,136 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,022 TT$ (C$791) | C$1,241 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 660 TT$ (C$130) | C$133 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,685 TT$ (C$1,118) | C$1,120 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,933 TT$ (C$577) | C$806 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 427 TT$ (C$84) | C$66 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 252 TT$ (C$50) | C$54 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,862 TT$ (C$759) | C$311 | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,056 TT$ (C$208) | C$97 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 105 TT$ (C$21) | C$10 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 TT$ (C$6) | C$25 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 467 TT$ (C$92) | C$60 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 387 TT$ (C$76) | C$39 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 717 TT$ (C$141) | C$98 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 635 TT$ (C$125) | C$117 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 249,632 TT$ (C$49,082) | C$22,935 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.15 TT$ (C$1.01) | C$1.39 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 424 TT$ (C$83) | C$67 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46 TT$ (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39 TT$ (C$8) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 115 TT$ (C$23) | C$22 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 297 TT$ (C$58) | C$77 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 TT$ (C$5.54) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 TT$ (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 TT$ (C$2.82) | C$3.11 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 TT$ (C$3.53) | C$2.46 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 TT$ (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 301 TT$ (C$59) | C$52 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 TT$ (C$19) | C$26 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 292 TT$ (C$57) | C$117 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 665 TT$ (C$131) | C$96 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 TT$ (C$10) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 TT$ (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (C$2.79) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ (C$810) | C$647 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.27 TT$ (C$0.25) | C$0.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 354 TT$ (C$70) | C$35 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 TT$ (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,109 (31,070 TT$) in Port of Spain.
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