Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 12% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 22% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94 TT$ (152 kr) | 112 kr | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 TT$ (77 kr) | 85 kr | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 TT$ (44 kr) | 61 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 TT$ (23 kr) | 15 kr | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ (41 kr) | 36 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 TT$ (37 kr) | 30 kr | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 TT$ (67 kr) | 52 kr | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 TT$ (50 kr) | 29 kr | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 TT$ (20 kr) | 12 kr | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 TT$ (23 kr) | 18 kr | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 174 TT$ (283 kr) | 122 kr | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 TT$ (22 kr) | 21 kr | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 TT$ (17 kr) | 17 kr | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 13% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,062 TT$ (22,896 kr) | 14,659 kr | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,459 TT$ (10,516 kr) | 10,268 kr | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 546 TT$ (889 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,321 TT$ (11,919 kr) | 10,057 kr | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,482 TT$ (5,670 kr) | 6,330 kr | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 396 TT$ (644 kr) | 410 kr | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 228 TT$ (372 kr) | 359 kr | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,562 TT$ (5,799 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,115 TT$ (1,815 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 TT$ (117 kr) | 67 kr | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 TT$ (128 kr) | 203 kr | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 TT$ (662 kr) | 1,014 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 317 TT$ (516 kr) | 419 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 719 TT$ (1,171 kr) | 1,035 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 592 TT$ (963 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,723 TT$ (369,144 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.92 TT$ (10 kr) | 16 kr | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 442 TT$ (719 kr) | 601 kr | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 66 TT$ (107 kr) | 319 kr | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 25% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (70 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 201 TT$ (328 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 308 TT$ (501 kr) | 261 kr | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 TT$ (59 kr) | 41 kr | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (49 kr) | 31 kr | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 TT$ (64 kr) | 28 kr | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (24 kr) | 28 kr | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ (31 kr) | 21 kr | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80 TT$ (130 kr) | 274 kr | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 19% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 411 TT$ (669 kr) | 415 kr | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 TT$ (153 kr) | 267 kr | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 324 TT$ (527 kr) | 819 kr | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 783 TT$ (1,275 kr) | 847 kr | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63 TT$ (103 kr) | 138 kr | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 TT$ (51 kr) | 40 kr | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 TT$ (31 kr) | 70 kr | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ (6,709 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ (2.08 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 377 TT$ (614 kr) | 290 kr | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (53 kr) | 67 kr | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 265 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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