Cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 TT$ (C$9) | C$14 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 39 TT$ (C$7) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 TT$ (C$4.76) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (C$2.27) | C$2.38 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ (C$4.71) | C$4.08 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 TT$ (C$3.47) | C$2.62 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 TT$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 TT$ (C$3.86) | C$3.73 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 TT$ (C$2.34) | C$2.90 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 TT$ (C$2.38) | C$2.89 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 TT$ (C$28) | C$16 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 TT$ (C$1.96) | C$2.31 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (C$1.99) | C$1.76 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,706 TT$ (C$2,007) | C$1,186 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,277 TT$ (C$989) | C$982 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 638 TT$ (C$120) | C$117 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,574 TT$ (C$1,045) | C$919 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,844 TT$ (C$533) | C$695 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 482 TT$ (C$90) | C$64 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 227 TT$ (C$43) | C$39 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,915 TT$ (C$734) | C$392 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,202 TT$ (C$225) | C$111 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 TT$ (C$15) | C$10 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 TT$ (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 419 TT$ (C$78) | C$61 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 375 TT$ (C$70) | C$41 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 850 TT$ (C$159) | C$95 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 717 TT$ (C$134) | C$87 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 236,087 TT$ (C$44,252) | C$22,684 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.60 TT$ (C$0.68) | C$1.19 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 295 TT$ (C$55) | C$47 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 TT$ (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 TT$ (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 229 TT$ (C$43) | C$85 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 TT$ (C$5.66) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 TT$ (C$5.43) | C$3.90 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41 TT$ (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (C$2.48) | C$3.21 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 TT$ (C$2.87) | C$2.46 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 TT$ (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 331 TT$ (C$62) | C$43 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105 TT$ (C$20) | C$27 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (C$51) | C$84 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 612 TT$ (C$115) | C$93 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 TT$ (C$10) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 TT$ (C$5.92) | C$5.44 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 TT$ (C$2.50) | C$5.57 | - 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,916 TT$ (C$359) | C$141 | + 155% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ (C$0.24) | C$2.00 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 322 TT$ (C$60) | C$34 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 31 TT$ (C$5.86) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,352
(17,882 TT$)
in Port of Spain.
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