Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 18% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
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Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 34% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Port of Spain | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59 TT$ (RM41) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 TT$ (RM38) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 TT$ (RM18) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (RM11) | RM5.99 | + 83% | |
12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ (RM20) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 TT$ (RM21) | RM4.02 | + 422% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46 TT$ (RM32) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 TT$ (RM21) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 TT$ (RM10) | RM3.15 | + 224% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 TT$ (RM11) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 158 TT$ (RM110) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 15 TT$ (RM10) | RM3.67 | + 181% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 TT$ (RM9) | RM3.37 | + 178% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Port of Spain | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,312 TT$ (RM5,793) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,521 TT$ (RM3,151) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 876 TT$ (RM610) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,965 TT$ (RM4,854) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,718 TT$ (RM2,591) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 517 TT$ (RM360) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 204 TT$ (RM142) | RM97 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,599 TT$ (RM2,508) | RM1,429 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 885 TT$ (RM617) | RM209 | + 195% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 68 TT$ (RM47) | RM27 | + 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 64 TT$ (RM45) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 17% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Port of Spain | Alor Star | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 422 TT$ (RM294) | RM150 | + 96% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 317 TT$ (RM221) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 719 TT$ (RM501) | RM280 | + 79% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 951 TT$ (RM663) | RM747 | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 16% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Port of Spain | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,723 TT$ (RM158,010) | RM122,470 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.92 TT$ (RM4.12) | RM2.58 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 442 TT$ (RM308) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43 TT$ (RM30) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 23% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Port of Spain | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (RM30) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 201 TT$ (RM140) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 308 TT$ (RM215) | RM70 | + 206% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 TT$ (RM25) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (RM21) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 TT$ (RM28) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (RM10) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ (RM13) | RM7 | + 100% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80 TT$ (RM56) | RM24 | + 133% | |
Entertainment | + 31% | |||
Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 31% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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Port of Spain | Alor Star | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 411 TT$ (RM286) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 94 TT$ (RM65) | RM23 | + 188% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 324 TT$ (RM226) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 783 TT$ (RM546) | RM126 | + 334% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63 TT$ (RM44) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 TT$ (RM22) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 TT$ (RM13) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ (RM2,872) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ (RM0.89) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 377 TT$ (RM263) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (RM23) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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