Cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 27% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 TT$ (€6) | €15 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40 TT$ (€4.81) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 TT$ (€3.04) | €4.80 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (€1.42) | €1.04 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 TT$ (€3.15) | €3.22 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (€2.10) | €2.46 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 33 TT$ (€4.00) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 TT$ (€2.78) | €2.51 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (€0.96) | €1.88 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (€1.33) | €1.27 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 144 TT$ (€18) | €8 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ (€1.25) | €2.41 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (€1.44) | €1.65 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 48% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,418 TT$ (€781) | €1,740 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,060 TT$ (€494) | €1,413 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 498 TT$ (€61) | €167 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,454 TT$ (€664) | €1,102 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,947 TT$ (€359) | €770 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 379 TT$ (€46) | €96 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 237 TT$ (€29) | €30 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,689 TT$ (€449) | €545 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 909 TT$ (€111) | €153 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 105 TT$ (€13) | €10 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 TT$ (€3.58) | €14 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 26% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 438 TT$ (€53) | €95 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 366 TT$ (€45) | €46 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 712 TT$ (€87) | €125 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 533 TT$ (€65) | €164 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 36% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 257,874 TT$ (€31,391) | €26,204 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.13 TT$ (€0.62) | €1.64 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 424 TT$ (€52) | €89 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46 TT$ (€5.57) | €22 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 5% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41 TT$ (€4.99) | €5.90 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 TT$ (€19) | €12 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 297 TT$ (€36) | €36 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 TT$ (€3.28) | €4.09 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (€3.63) | €3.21 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 TT$ (€5.40) | €3.69 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (€1.61) | €1.66 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 TT$ (€2.02) | €2.38 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 TT$ (€7) | €23 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 15% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 291 TT$ (€35) | €45 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 91 TT$ (€11) | €24 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 TT$ (€37) | €94 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 735 TT$ (€89) | €73 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 TT$ (€5.61) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (€3.62) | €2.98 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (€1.75) | €4.40 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,120 TT$ (€502) | €499 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28 TT$ (€0.16) | €0.19 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 371 TT$ (€45) | €44 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 TT$ (€4.70) | €7 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 414 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) is 33% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,800 in The Hague you would need to make just about €3,233 (26,556 TT$) in Port of Spain.
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