Cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 19% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 TT$ ($8) | $13 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40 TT$ ($5.83) | $8 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 TT$ ($3.68) | $4.42 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ ($1.72) | $0.59 | + 191% | |
12 eggs, large | 26 TT$ ($3.81) | $2.17 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ ($2.55) | $3.69 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 TT$ ($4.84) | $5.97 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 TT$ ($3.36) | $3.05 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ ($1.17) | $1.38 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ ($1.60) | $3.58 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 144 TT$ ($21) | $15 | + 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ ($1.51) | $2.29 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ ($1.74) | $1.98 | - 12% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 36% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,418 TT$ ($946) | $1,637 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,060 TT$ ($598) | $1,036 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 498 TT$ ($73) | $160 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,454 TT$ ($804) | $1,072 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,947 TT$ ($434) | $727 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 379 TT$ ($56) | $82 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 237 TT$ ($35) | $43 | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,689 TT$ ($544) | $263 | + 107% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 909 TT$ ($134) | $124 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 105 TT$ ($15) | $10 | + 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 TT$ ($4.33) | $19 | - 77% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 22% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 438 TT$ ($65) | $47 | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 366 TT$ ($54) | $43 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 712 TT$ ($105) | $75 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 533 TT$ ($79) | $113 | - 31% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 15% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 257,874 TT$ ($38,003) | $24,220 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.13 TT$ ($0.76) | $0.60 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 424 TT$ ($63) | $59 | + 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46 TT$ ($7) | $17 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 20% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41 TT$ ($6) | $9 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 TT$ ($24) | $22 | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 297 TT$ ($44) | $102 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 TT$ ($3.97) | $7 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ ($4.39) | $3.39 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 TT$ ($7) | $3.89 | + 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ ($1.95) | $3.39 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 TT$ ($2.45) | $1.59 | + 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 TT$ ($8) | $20 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 291 TT$ ($43) | $47 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 91 TT$ ($13) | $25 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 TT$ ($45) | $111 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 735 TT$ ($108) | $93 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 TT$ ($7) | $9 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ ($4.38) | $5.32 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ ($2.12) | $5.32 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ ($607) | $429 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ ($0.19) | $0.19 | + 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 371 TT$ ($55) | $35 | + 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 TT$ ($5.69) | $6 | - 9% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 12% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,800 in Indianapolis, Indiana you would need to make just about $4,205 (28,535 TT$) in Port of Spain.
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