Cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago compared to Albany, New York, United States
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 16% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 TT$ ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 39 TT$ ($5.76) | $8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 TT$ ($3.78) | $3.62 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ ($1.81) | $0.86 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ ($3.75) | $2.34 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 TT$ ($2.76) | $4.92 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 TT$ ($7) | $5.56 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 TT$ ($3.07) | $2.71 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 TT$ ($1.86) | $1.76 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 TT$ ($1.89) | $2.02 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 TT$ ($22) | $13 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 TT$ ($1.56) | $1.80 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ ($1.59) | $2.28 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 19% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,706 TT$ ($1,597) | $1,514 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,277 TT$ ($787) | $1,018 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 638 TT$ ($95) | $122 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,574 TT$ ($831) | $877 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,844 TT$ ($424) | $649 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 482 TT$ ($72) | $123 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 227 TT$ ($34) | $42 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,915 TT$ ($584) | $358 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,202 TT$ ($179) | $126 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 82 TT$ ($12) | $9 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 TT$ ($5.35) | $30 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 46% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 419 TT$ ($62) | $46 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 375 TT$ ($56) | $38 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 850 TT$ ($127) | $83 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 717 TT$ ($107) | $76 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 12% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 236,087 TT$ ($35,213) | $23,085 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.60 TT$ ($0.54) | $0.62 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 295 TT$ ($44) | $62 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 TT$ ($6) | $21 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 39% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ ($5.39) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 TT$ ($12) | $6.00 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 229 TT$ ($34) | $140 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 TT$ ($4.50) | $4.79 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 TT$ ($4.32) | $3.09 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41 TT$ ($6) | $4.63 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ ($1.97) | $2.85 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 TT$ ($2.29) | $1.83 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 TT$ ($8) | $18 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 6% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 331 TT$ ($49) | $44 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105 TT$ ($16) | $23 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ ($40) | $151 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 612 TT$ ($91) | $75 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 TT$ ($8) | $9 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 TT$ ($4.71) | $4.14 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 TT$ ($1.99) | $5.84 | - 66% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,916 TT$ ($286) | $224 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ ($0.19) | $0.20 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 322 TT$ ($48) | $49 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 31 TT$ ($4.66) | $10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 801 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 14% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,800
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $4,112
(27,571 TT$)
in Port of Spain.
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