Cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 17% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 TT$ (£5.38) | £10 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40 TT$ (£4.14) | £5.65 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 TT$ (£2.61) | £4.17 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (£1.22) | £0.73 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 TT$ (£2.70) | £2.75 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (£1.81) | £1.92 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 TT$ (£3.44) | £5.41 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 TT$ (£2.39) | £1.89 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (£0.83) | £0.81 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (£1.14) | £2.16 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 144 TT$ (£15) | £7 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ (£1.07) | £1.92 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (£1.24) | £0.74 | + 66% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 46% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,418 TT$ (£671) | £1,367 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,060 TT$ (£425) | £832 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 498 TT$ (£52) | £164 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,454 TT$ (£571) | £1,029 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,947 TT$ (£308) | £915 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 379 TT$ (£40) | £156 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 237 TT$ (£25) | £19 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,689 TT$ (£386) | £340 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 909 TT$ (£95) | £71 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 105 TT$ (£11) | £5.36 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 TT$ (£3.07) | £10 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 13% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 438 TT$ (£46) | £49 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 366 TT$ (£38) | £32 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 712 TT$ (£74) | £54 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 533 TT$ (£56) | £55 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 22% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 257,874 TT$ (£26,975) | £22,837 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.13 TT$ (£0.54) | £1.23 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 424 TT$ (£44) | £59 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46 TT$ (£4.84) | £13 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41 TT$ (£4.29) | £2.90 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 TT$ (£17) | £9 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 297 TT$ (£31) | £75 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 TT$ (£2.82) | £2.74 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (£3.12) | £1.35 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 TT$ (£4.64) | £2.57 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (£1.38) | £1.80 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 TT$ (£1.74) | £1.49 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 TT$ (£5.88) | £11 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 8% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 291 TT$ (£30) | £23 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 91 TT$ (£9) | £22 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 TT$ (£32) | £100 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 735 TT$ (£77) | £54 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 TT$ (£4.82) | £8 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (£3.11) | £2.65 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (£1.50) | £3.79 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ (£431) | £295 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ (£0.13) | £0.20 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 371 TT$ (£39) | £35 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 TT$ (£4.04) | £9 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 152 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 24% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,100 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £3,105 (29,684 TT$) in Port of Spain.
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