Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 TT$ (Taka 1,005) | Taka 324 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 TT$ (Taka 740) | Taka 492 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 TT$ (Taka 505) | Taka 196 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (Taka 249) | Taka 92 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 TT$ (Taka 452) | Taka 135 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 TT$ (Taka 398) | Taka 78 | + 410% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 TT$ (Taka 692) | Taka 608 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 TT$ (Taka 541) | Taka 223 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 TT$ (Taka 152) | Taka 33 | + 364% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 TT$ (Taka 265) | Taka 384 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 180 TT$ (Taka 2,846) | Taka 1,406 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 TT$ (Taka 226) | Taka 111 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 TT$ (Taka 151) | Taka 70 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 242% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,732 TT$ (Taka 232,575) | Taka 43,758 | + 432% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,843 TT$ (Taka 92,248) | Taka 25,202 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 TT$ (Taka 11,107) | Taka 3,035 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,736 TT$ (Taka 137,912) | Taka 22,952 | + 501% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,342 TT$ (Taka 68,542) | Taka 18,549 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430 TT$ (Taka 6,796) | Taka 7,137 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 TT$ (Taka 3,619) | Taka 1,213 | + 198% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,168 TT$ (Taka 65,795) | Taka 31,061 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,299 TT$ (Taka 20,508) | Taka 17,904 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (Taka 947) | Taka 417 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 TT$ (Taka 3,947) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 440 TT$ (Taka 6,953) | Taka 2,410 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (Taka 6,597) | Taka 3,066 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (Taka 11,703) | Taka 6,410 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 819 TT$ (Taka 12,930) | Taka 4,273 | + 203% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ (Taka 3,643,339) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (Taka 103) | Taka 107 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (Taka 6,315) | Taka 2,440 | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 209% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 209% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (Taka 675) | Taka 285 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (Taka 4,519) | Taka 513 | + 781% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (Taka 4,955) | Taka 1,500 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (Taka 835) | Taka 425 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (Taka 497) | Taka 333 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (Taka 621) | Taka 376 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (Taka 237) | Taka 85 | + 178% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (Taka 506) | Taka 89 | + 470% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (Taka 1,522) | Taka 445 | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 171% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 514 TT$ (Taka 8,111) | Taka 1,308 | + 520% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (Taka 1,688) | Taka 852 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (Taka 4,267) | Taka 1,768 | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (Taka 10,371) | Taka 2,051 | + 406% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 201 TT$ (Taka 3,176) | Taka 999 | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (Taka 452) | Taka 248 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (Taka 378) | Taka 564 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (Taka 47,360) | Taka 35,756 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (Taka 19) | Taka 2.94 | + 537% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (Taka 6,315) | Taka 2,601 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 287 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 904 prices entered by 267 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
15.787
BDT
/
TTD
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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