Cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago compared to Albany, New York, United States
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 17% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 TT$ ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 37 TT$ ($5.50) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 33 TT$ ($4.94) | $3.69 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ ($1.83) | $0.92 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ ($3.76) | $3.00 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ ($2.47) | $4.83 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47 TT$ ($7) | $5.08 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 TT$ ($3.07) | $2.55 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 TT$ ($1.92) | $1.93 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 TT$ ($1.86) | $2.07 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 TT$ ($22) | $14 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 TT$ ($1.55) | $1.77 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ ($1.58) | $2.24 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 17% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,706 TT$ ($1,593) | $1,364 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,277 TT$ ($785) | $1,014 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 635 TT$ ($95) | $121 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,574 TT$ ($830) | $876 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,815 TT$ ($419) | $651 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 482 TT$ ($72) | $137 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 221 TT$ ($33) | $44 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,971 TT$ ($591) | $341 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,144 TT$ ($170) | $133 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 TT$ ($12) | $9 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 TT$ ($5.87) | $30 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 44% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 406 TT$ ($60) | $42 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 375 TT$ ($56) | $39 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 793 TT$ ($118) | $82 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 768 TT$ ($114) | $74 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 7% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 245,229 TT$ ($36,495) | $22,529 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.69 TT$ ($0.55) | $0.61 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 318 TT$ ($47) | $62 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 TT$ ($6) | $21 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 37% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ ($5.38) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 TT$ ($12) | $6.00 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 240 TT$ ($36) | $140 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 TT$ ($4.49) | $4.79 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ ($4.40) | $3.09 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41 TT$ ($6) | $4.63 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ ($1.97) | $2.85 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 TT$ ($2.25) | $1.83 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 TT$ ($8) | $18 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 9% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 336 TT$ ($50) | $44 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 104 TT$ ($16) | $23 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 256 TT$ ($38) | $158 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 587 TT$ ($87) | $82 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 TT$ ($8) | $9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 TT$ ($4.70) | $4.14 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ ($2.02) | $5.72 | - 65% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,916 TT$ ($285) | $224 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.23 TT$ ($0.18) | $0.20 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 321 TT$ ($48) | $49 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 31 TT$ ($4.57) | $10 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 767 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 13% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,000
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,460
(23,251 TT$)
in Port of Spain.
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