Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 13% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 6% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Port of Spain | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94 TT$ (Dinar 4.260) | Dinar 5.036 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 TT$ (Dinar 2.139) | Dinar 1.986 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 TT$ (Dinar 1.239) | Dinar 1.780 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 TT$ (Dinar 0.655) | Dinar 0.742 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ (Dinar 1.147) | Dinar 1.012 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 TT$ (Dinar 1.033) | Dinar 0.599 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 TT$ (Dinar 1.867) | Dinar 2.239 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 TT$ (Dinar 1.407) | Dinar 1.104 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 TT$ (Dinar 0.569) | Dinar 0.463 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 TT$ (Dinar 0.630) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 174 TT$ (Dinar 8) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 TT$ (Dinar 0.612) | Dinar 0.400 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 TT$ (Dinar 0.474) | Dinar 0.164 | + 188% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 42% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Port of Spain | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,062 TT$ (Dinar 640) | Dinar 686 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,459 TT$ (Dinar 294) | Dinar 422 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 546 TT$ (Dinar 25) | Dinar 279 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,321 TT$ (Dinar 333) | Dinar 404 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,482 TT$ (Dinar 159) | Dinar 343 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 396 TT$ (Dinar 18) | Dinar 237 | - 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 228 TT$ (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,562 TT$ (Dinar 162) | Dinar 81 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,115 TT$ (Dinar 51) | Dinar 25 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 TT$ (Dinar 3.266) | Dinar 3.527 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 TT$ (Dinar 3.580) | Dinar 4.146 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 22% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Port of Spain | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 TT$ (Dinar 18) | Dinar 19 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 317 TT$ (Dinar 14) | Dinar 22 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 719 TT$ (Dinar 33) | Dinar 30 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 592 TT$ (Dinar 27) | Dinar 28 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 18% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Port of Spain | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,723 TT$ (Dinar 10,320) | Dinar 12,207 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.92 TT$ (Dinar 0.269) | Dinar 0.142 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 442 TT$ (Dinar 20) | Dinar 15 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 66 TT$ (Dinar 3.003) | Dinar 4.094 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 16% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Port of Spain | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (Dinar 1.966) | Dinar 1.925 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 201 TT$ (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.136 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 308 TT$ (Dinar 14) | Dinar 29 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 TT$ (Dinar 1.654) | Dinar 1.988 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (Dinar 1.368) | Dinar 2.684 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 TT$ (Dinar 1.801) | Dinar 2.478 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (Dinar 0.663) | Dinar 0.632 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ (Dinar 0.875) | Dinar 0.559 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80 TT$ (Dinar 3.637) | Dinar 4.865 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is about the same as in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Port of Spain | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 411 TT$ (Dinar 19) | Dinar 17 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 TT$ (Dinar 4.273) | Dinar 7 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 324 TT$ (Dinar 15) | Dinar 21 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 783 TT$ (Dinar 36) | Dinar 31 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63 TT$ (Dinar 2.876) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 TT$ (Dinar 1.416) | Dinar 1.873 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 TT$ (Dinar 0.854) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ (Dinar 188) | Dinar 139 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ (Dinar 0.058) | Dinar 0.041 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 377 TT$ (Dinar 17) | Dinar 27 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (Dinar 1.480) | Dinar 0.992 | + 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 508 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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