Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 68% more expensive than in Cotonou (Benin)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 49% more expensive than in Cotonou (Benin) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Cotonou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94 TT$ (8,593 Franc) | 4,978 Franc | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 TT$ (4,315 Franc) | 5,596 Franc | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 TT$ (2,500 Franc) | 2,133 Franc | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 TT$ (1,322 Franc) | 1,143 Franc | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ (2,314 Franc) | 1,461 Franc | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 TT$ (2,083 Franc) | 752 Franc | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 TT$ (3,766 Franc) | 1,247 Franc | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 TT$ (2,838 Franc) | 1,852 Franc | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 TT$ (1,148 Franc) | 870 Franc | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 TT$ (1,271 Franc) | 646 Franc | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 174 TT$ (15,973 Franc) | 5,312 Franc | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 TT$ (1,235 Franc) | 1,576 Franc | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 TT$ (956 Franc) | 435 Franc | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 110% more expensive than in Cotonou (Benin) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Cotonou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,062 TT$ (1,291,027 Franc) | 325,864 Franc | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,459 TT$ (592,981 Franc) | 232,754 Franc | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 546 TT$ (50,126 Franc) | 49,334 Franc | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,321 TT$ (672,114 Franc) | 223,251 Franc | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,482 TT$ (319,695 Franc) | 115,426 Franc | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 396 TT$ (36,338 Franc) | 23,396 Franc | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 228 TT$ (20,973 Franc) | 28,353 Franc | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,562 TT$ (327,011 Franc) | 269,192 Franc | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,115 TT$ (102,370 Franc) | 106,148 Franc | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 TT$ (6,588 Franc) | 5,686 Franc | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 TT$ (7,222 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 261% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 61% more expensive than in Cotonou (Benin) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Cotonou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 TT$ (37,307 Franc) | 18,898 Franc | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 317 TT$ (29,099 Franc) | 18,256 Franc | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 719 TT$ (66,055 Franc) | 29,220 Franc | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 592 TT$ (54,305 Franc) | 63,134 Franc | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 45% more expensive than in Cotonou (Benin) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Cotonou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,723 TT$ (20,815,202 Franc) | 25,879,800 Franc | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.92 TT$ (543 Franc) | 545 Franc | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 442 TT$ (40,552 Franc) | 14,525 Franc | + 179% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 66 TT$ (6,057 Franc) | 13,300 Franc | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 88% more expensive than in Cotonou (Benin) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Cotonou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (3,965 Franc) | 1,526 Franc | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 201 TT$ (18,479 Franc) | 4,583 Franc | + 303% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 308 TT$ (28,259 Franc) | 15,192 Franc | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 TT$ (3,337 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 178% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (2,760 Franc) | 2,009 Franc | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 TT$ (3,633 Franc) | 2,489 Franc | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (1,338 Franc) | 1,205 Franc | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ (1,764 Franc) | 1,366 Franc | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80 TT$ (7,336 Franc) | 6,975 Franc | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 89% more expensive than in Cotonou (Benin) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Port of Spain | Cotonou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 411 TT$ (37,720 Franc) | 15,181 Franc | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 TT$ (8,618 Franc) | 6,344 Franc | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 324 TT$ (29,733 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 783 TT$ (71,886 Franc) | 19,125 Franc | + 276% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63 TT$ (5,802 Franc) | 3,141 Franc | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 TT$ (2,856 Franc) | 2,569 Franc | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 TT$ (1,723 Franc) | 878 Franc | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ (378,294 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ (117 Franc) | 77 Franc | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 377 TT$ (34,630 Franc) | 21,702 Franc | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (2,985 Franc) | 1,538 Franc | + 94% | |
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TOTAL | + 68% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 176 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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