Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 194% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 416 prices entered by 28 different people.
| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 147% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 51 TT$ (ARS $679) | ARS $564 | 20% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 40 TT$ (ARS $522) | ARS $348 | 50% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 25 TT$ (ARS $330) | ARS $95 | 247% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 12 TT$ (ARS $154) | ARS $67 | 129% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 26 TT$ (ARS $342) | ARS $83 | 313% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 17 TT$ (ARS $228) | ARS $60 | 282% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 33 TT$ (ARS $434) | ARS $144 | 201% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 23 TT$ (ARS $301) | ARS $53 | 470% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 8 TT$ (ARS $105) | ARS $29 | 266% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 11 TT$ (ARS $144) | ARS $62 | 132% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 144 TT$ (ARS $1,902) | ARS $210 | 807% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 10 TT$ (ARS $136) | ARS $102 | 33% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 12 TT$ (ARS $156) | ARS $28 | 464% |
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 211% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 6,418 TT$ (ARS $84,783) | ARS $20,827 | 307% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 4,060 TT$ (ARS $53,641) | ARS $12,882 | 316% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 498 TT$ (ARS $6,580) | ARS $3,325 | 98% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 5,454 TT$ (ARS $72,055) | ARS $12,796 | 463% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,947 TT$ (ARS $38,926) | ARS $9,106 | 327% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 379 TT$ (ARS $5,008) | ARS $2,070 | 142% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 237 TT$ (ARS $3,134) | ARS $1,692 | 85% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,689 TT$ (ARS $48,737) | ARS $24,446 | 99% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 909 TT$ (ARS $12,007) | ARS $6,484 | 85% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 105 TT$ (ARS $1,381) | ARS $233 | 493% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 29 TT$ (ARS $388) | ARS $180 | 116% |
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 151% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 438 TT$ (ARS $5,792) | ARS $1,624 | 257% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 366 TT$ (ARS $4,836) | ARS $1,895 | 155% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 712 TT$ (ARS $9,407) | ARS $4,655 | 102% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 533 TT$ (ARS $7,047) | ARS $4,313 | 63% |
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 254% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 257,874 TT$ (ARS $3,406,748) | ARS $624,384 | 446% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.13 TT$ (ARS $68) | ARS $46 | 47% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 424 TT$ (ARS $5,606) | ARS $1,353 | 314% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 46 TT$ (ARS $611) | ARS $657 | 7% |
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 232% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 41 TT$ (ARS $542) | ARS $175 | 209% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 159 TT$ (ARS $2,107) | ARS $401 | 425% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 297 TT$ (ARS $3,924) | ARS $947 | 314% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 27 TT$ (ARS $356) | ARS $138 | 158% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 30 TT$ (ARS $394) | ARS $137 | 187% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 44 TT$ (ARS $586) | ARS $198 | 196% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 13 TT$ (ARS $175) | ARS $72 | 143% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 17 TT$ (ARS $219) | ARS $82 | 166% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 56 TT$ (ARS $743) | ARS $327 | 127% |
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 164% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||
| Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) | San Juan (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 291 TT$ (ARS $3,843) | ARS $720 | 433% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 91 TT$ (ARS $1,196) | ARS $521 | 129% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 305 TT$ (ARS $4,027) | ARS $1,500 | 168% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 735 TT$ (ARS $9,710) | ARS $1,388 | 600% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 46 TT$ (ARS $608) | ARS $344 | 77% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 30 TT$ (ARS $392) | ARS $170 | 131% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 14 TT$ (ARS $190) | ARS $118 | 61% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 4,120 TT$ (ARS $54,435) | ARS $51,130 | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.28 TT$ (ARS $17) | ARS $5.00 | 237% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 371 TT$ (ARS $4,899) | ARS $1,708 | 187% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 39 TT$ (ARS $510) | ARS $259 | 97% |
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For example, you would need at least ARS $194,274 (14,706 TT$) in Port of Spain to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $66,000 in San Juan.