Cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 43% | |||
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Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 43% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 TT$ ($8) | $9 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40 TT$ ($5.82) | $4.54 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 TT$ ($3.68) | $1.41 | + 161% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ ($1.72) | $1.00 | + 72% | |
12 eggs, large | 26 TT$ ($3.81) | $1.63 | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ ($2.54) | $1.00 | + 154% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 TT$ ($4.84) | $3.32 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 TT$ ($3.36) | $0.96 | + 248% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ ($1.17) | $1.06 | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ ($1.60) | $1.19 | + 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 144 TT$ ($21) | $14 | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ ($1.51) | $1.73 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ ($1.74) | $1.00 | + 74% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 28% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,418 TT$ ($945) | $420 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,060 TT$ ($598) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 498 TT$ ($73) | $55 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,454 TT$ ($803) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,947 TT$ ($434) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 379 TT$ ($56) | $46 | + 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 237 TT$ ($35) | $22 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,689 TT$ ($543) | $591 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 909 TT$ ($134) | $127 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 105 TT$ ($15) | $5.34 | + 188% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 TT$ ($4.32) | $5.00 | - 14% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 63% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 438 TT$ ($65) | $43 | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 366 TT$ ($54) | $27 | + 103% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 712 TT$ ($105) | $127 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 533 TT$ ($79) | $41 | + 93% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 6% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 257,874 TT$ ($37,956) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.13 TT$ ($0.75) | $1.09 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 424 TT$ ($62) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46 TT$ ($7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 46% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41 TT$ ($6) | $9 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 TT$ ($23) | $20 | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 297 TT$ ($44) | $20 | + 119% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 TT$ ($3.97) | $1.77 | + 124% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ ($4.39) | $2.55 | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 TT$ ($7) | $2.30 | + 183% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ ($1.95) | $0.95 | + 104% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 TT$ ($2.44) | $0.91 | + 169% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 TT$ ($8) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 39% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 291 TT$ ($43) | $12 | + 264% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 91 TT$ ($13) | $11 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 TT$ ($45) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 735 TT$ ($108) | $18 | + 512% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 TT$ ($7) | $3.39 | + 100% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ ($4.37) | $2.73 | + 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ ($2.12) | $1.00 | + 112% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ ($606) | $320 | + 90% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ ($0.19) | $0.50 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 371 TT$ ($55) | $51 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 TT$ ($5.69) | $2.50 | + 127% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 27% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $1,530 (10,393 TT$) in Port of Spain to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,200 in Quevedo.
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