Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 14% cheaper than in Roseau, Dominica (Dominica)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 5% cheaper than in Roseau, Dominica (Dominica) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Roseau, Dominica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94 TT$ (EC$37) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 TT$ (EC$19) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 TT$ (EC$11) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 TT$ (EC$5.73) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ (EC$10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 TT$ (EC$9) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 TT$ (EC$16) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 TT$ (EC$12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 TT$ (EC$4.97) | EC$10 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 TT$ (EC$5.51) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 174 TT$ (EC$69) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 TT$ (EC$5.35) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 TT$ (EC$4.14) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is about the same as in Roseau, Dominica (Dominica) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Roseau, Dominica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,062 TT$ (EC$5,593) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,459 TT$ (EC$2,569) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 546 TT$ (EC$217) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,321 TT$ (EC$2,912) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,482 TT$ (EC$1,385) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 396 TT$ (EC$157) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 228 TT$ (EC$91) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,562 TT$ (EC$1,417) | EC$1,200 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,115 TT$ (EC$443) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 TT$ (EC$29) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 TT$ (EC$31) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is about the same as in Roseau, Dominica (Dominica) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Roseau, Dominica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 406 TT$ (EC$162) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 317 TT$ (EC$126) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 719 TT$ (EC$286) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 592 TT$ (EC$235) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 36% cheaper than in Roseau, Dominica (Dominica) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Roseau, Dominica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,723 TT$ (EC$90,177) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.92 TT$ (EC$2.35) | EC$12 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 442 TT$ (EC$176) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 66 TT$ (EC$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is about the same as in Roseau, Dominica (Dominica) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Roseau, Dominica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (EC$17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 201 TT$ (EC$80) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 308 TT$ (EC$122) | EC$115 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 TT$ (EC$14) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (EC$12) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 TT$ (EC$16) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (EC$5.79) | EC$5.59 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ (EC$8) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80 TT$ (EC$32) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is about the same as in Roseau, Dominica (Dominica) | ||||
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| Port of Spain | Roseau, Dominica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 411 TT$ (EC$163) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 TT$ (EC$37) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 324 TT$ (EC$129) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 783 TT$ (EC$311) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63 TT$ (EC$25) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31 TT$ (EC$12) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 TT$ (EC$7) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ (EC$1,639) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ (EC$0.51) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 377 TT$ (EC$150) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (EC$13) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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