Cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 93% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 TT$ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 154 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 91 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 TT$ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 47 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 18 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 TT$ (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 34 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 TT$ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 17 | + 291% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 TT$ (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 57 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 TT$ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 36 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 18 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 TT$ (Mex$ 539) | Mex$ 204 | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 25 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 14 | + 190% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 114% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,123 TT$ (Mex$ 21,975) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,022 TT$ (Mex$ 14,435) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 573 TT$ (Mex$ 2,055) | Mex$ 901 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,685 TT$ (Mex$ 20,403) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,933 TT$ (Mex$ 10,526) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 427 TT$ (Mex$ 1,531) | Mex$ 647 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 253 TT$ (Mex$ 908) | Mex$ 351 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,862 TT$ (Mex$ 13,861) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,056 TT$ (Mex$ 3,789) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 105 TT$ (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 89 | + 327% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 TT$ (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 58 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 129% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 467 TT$ (Mex$ 1,676) | Mex$ 786 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 387 TT$ (Mex$ 1,389) | Mex$ 560 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 717 TT$ (Mex$ 2,573) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 635 TT$ (Mex$ 2,277) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 156% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 249,632 TT$ (Mex$ 895,898) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 280% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.01 TT$ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 424 TT$ (Mex$ 1,523) | Mex$ 456 | + 234% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46 TT$ (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 272 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 164% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39 TT$ (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 94 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 115 TT$ (Mex$ 414) | Mex$ 114 | + 264% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 297 TT$ (Mex$ 1,066) | Mex$ 471 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 TT$ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 63 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 43 | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 TT$ (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 33 | + 389% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 TT$ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 21 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 TT$ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 20 | + 223% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 TT$ (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 78 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 151% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 313 TT$ (Mex$ 1,124) | Mex$ 291 | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 TT$ (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 103 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 292 TT$ (Mex$ 1,048) | Mex$ 496 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 689 TT$ (Mex$ 2,474) | Mex$ 517 | + 379% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 TT$ (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 89 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 43 | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 30 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ (Mex$ 14,788) | Mex$ 11,076 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.27 TT$ (Mex$ 4.56) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 354 TT$ (Mex$ 1,270) | Mex$ 428 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 TT$ (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 47 | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 448 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 129% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 110,034 (30,660 TT$) in Port of Spain to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán.
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