Cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 24% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 TT$ (€6) | €15 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40 TT$ (€4.81) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 TT$ (€3.04) | €5.83 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (€1.42) | €1.12 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 TT$ (€3.14) | €3.32 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (€2.10) | €1.98 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 TT$ (€3.99) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 TT$ (€2.77) | €1.94 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (€0.96) | €1.79 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (€1.32) | €2.25 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 144 TT$ (€17) | €6 | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ (€1.25) | €1.70 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (€1.43) | €1.06 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 24% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,418 TT$ (€780) | €1,120 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,060 TT$ (€493) | €841 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 498 TT$ (€61) | €118 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,454 TT$ (€663) | €657 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,947 TT$ (€358) | €543 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 379 TT$ (€46) | €75 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 237 TT$ (€29) | €28 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,689 TT$ (€448) | €322 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 909 TT$ (€110) | €91 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 105 TT$ (€13) | €10 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 TT$ (€3.57) | €13 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 8% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 438 TT$ (€53) | €92 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 366 TT$ (€44) | €37 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 712 TT$ (€87) | €89 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 533 TT$ (€65) | €90 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 257,874 TT$ (€31,337) | €22,770 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.13 TT$ (€0.62) | €1.41 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 424 TT$ (€52) | €51 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46 TT$ (€5.56) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 25% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41 TT$ (€4.98) | €5.32 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 TT$ (€19) | €4.13 | + 369% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 297 TT$ (€36) | €24 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 TT$ (€3.28) | €3.81 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (€3.62) | €3.42 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 TT$ (€5.39) | €3.93 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (€1.61) | €1.60 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 TT$ (€2.02) | €2.23 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 TT$ (€7) | €23 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 291 TT$ (€35) | €37 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 91 TT$ (€11) | €21 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 TT$ (€37) | €79 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 735 TT$ (€89) | €47 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 TT$ (€5.60) | €8 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (€3.61) | €3.07 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (€1.75) | €5.26 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ (€501) | €441 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ (€0.16) | €0.22 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 371 TT$ (€45) | €35 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 TT$ (€4.69) | €7 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 205 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 12% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Lille you would need to make just about €2,731 (22,475 TT$) in Port of Spain.
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