Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 TT$ (Taka 627) | Taka 228 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (Taka 512) | Taka 356 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 TT$ (Taka 313) | Taka 197 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (Taka 152) | Taka 76 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ (Taka 342) | Taka 107 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 TT$ (Taka 239) | Taka 57 | + 322% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 TT$ (Taka 361) | Taka 490 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38 TT$ (Taka 475) | Taka 162 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 TT$ (Taka 133) | Taka 30 | + 349% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (Taka 141) | Taka 442 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 167 TT$ (Taka 2,072) | Taka 1,508 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ (Taka 141) | Taka 103 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (Taka 135) | Taka 41 | + 227% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,849 TT$ (Taka 85,035) | Taka 64,159 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,120 TT$ (Taka 51,150) | Taka 34,169 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ (Taka 4,476) | Taka 4,050 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,519 TT$ (Taka 68,525) | Taka 39,073 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,528 TT$ (Taka 31,382) | Taka 22,885 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ (Taka 2,729) | Taka 4,140 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 205 TT$ (Taka 2,546) | Taka 1,099 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,359 TT$ (Taka 41,699) | Taka 37,254 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ (Taka 11,338) | Taka 15,000 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ (Taka 878) | Taka 411 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 TT$ (Taka 372) | Taka 621 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 TT$ (Taka 3,751) | Taka 1,987 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 222 TT$ (Taka 2,756) | Taka 2,314 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644 TT$ (Taka 7,995) | Taka 6,592 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 222 TT$ (Taka 2,756) | Taka 4,454 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 228,572 TT$ (Taka 2,837,929) | Taka 2,966,090 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.29 TT$ (Taka 66) | Taka 94 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 431 TT$ (Taka 5,357) | Taka 2,108 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 167% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 77 TT$ (Taka 954) | Taka 129 | + 641% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ (Taka 3,790) | Taka 491 | + 671% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 TT$ (Taka 3,725) | Taka 1,039 | + 259% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 TT$ (Taka 149) | Taka 405 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (Taka 372) | Taka 230 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 TT$ (Taka 372) | Taka 411 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 TT$ (Taka 126) | Taka 82 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 TT$ (Taka 144) | Taka 100 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 TT$ (Taka 664) | Taka 240 | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 TT$ (Taka 4,883) | Taka 1,281 | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74 TT$ (Taka 915) | Taka 958 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 TT$ (Taka 6,208) | Taka 2,373 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,152 TT$ (Taka 14,303) | Taka 2,103 | + 580% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 TT$ (Taka 611) | Taka 1,179 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (Taka 372) | Taka 284 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 TT$ (Taka 188) | Taka 633 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (Taka 37,248) | Taka 35,756 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 TT$ (Taka 11) | Taka 6.00 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 397 TT$ (Taka 4,933) | Taka 1,420 | + 247% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 TT$ (Taka 573) | Taka 263 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,360 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
12.416
BDT
/
TTD
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Angola is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bangladesh