Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 TT$ (Taka 667) | Taka 532 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 TT$ (Taka 545) | Taka 488 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 TT$ (Taka 307) | Taka 263 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 TT$ (Taka 170) | Taka 98 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ (Taka 356) | Taka 134 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 TT$ (Taka 283) | Taka 96 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 TT$ (Taka 322) | Taka 329 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 TT$ (Taka 457) | Taka 203 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 TT$ (Taka 122) | Taka 27 | + 344% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (Taka 157) | Taka 530 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121 TT$ (Taka 1,557) | Taka 1,346 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ (Taka 138) | Taka 112 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (Taka 153) | Taka 58 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,566 TT$ (Taka 109,956) | Taka 43,087 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,337 TT$ (Taka 68,498) | Taka 21,416 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ (Taka 4,628) | Taka 4,489 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,057 TT$ (Taka 64,911) | Taka 37,342 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,792 TT$ (Taka 35,831) | Taka 20,129 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ (Taka 2,821) | Taka 3,105 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 341 TT$ (Taka 4,378) | Taka 947 | + 362% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,359 TT$ (Taka 43,109) | Taka 36,542 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ (Taka 11,722) | Taka 16,205 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ (Taka 908) | Taka 369 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 TT$ (Taka 513) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 351 TT$ (Taka 4,508) | Taka 2,612 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 TT$ (Taka 3,851) | Taka 3,117 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 897 TT$ (Taka 11,514) | Taka 9,947 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 695 TT$ (Taka 8,923) | Taka 6,827 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 198,896 TT$ (Taka 2,552,958) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.13 TT$ (Taka 66) | Taka 91 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 379 TT$ (Taka 4,871) | Taka 1,696 | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 TT$ (Taka 321) | Taka 296 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ (Taka 3,918) | Taka 1,395 | + 181% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 TT$ (Taka 8,985) | Taka 1,191 | + 654% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 TT$ (Taka 154) | Taka 498 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (Taka 384) | Taka 208 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 TT$ (Taka 427) | Taka 690 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (Taka 165) | Taka 173 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 TT$ (Taka 513) | Taka 229 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80 TT$ (Taka 1,027) | Taka 304 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 TT$ (Taka 8,985) | Taka 1,410 | + 537% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 TT$ (Taka 1,245) | Taka 885 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 TT$ (Taka 6,418) | Taka 1,939 | + 231% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 737 TT$ (Taka 9,457) | Taka 3,617 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 TT$ (Taka 513) | Taka 1,328 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 TT$ (Taka 341) | Taka 393 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 TT$ (Taka 157) | Taka 594 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (Taka 38,507) | Taka 35,756 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (Taka 15) | Taka 2.19 | + 595% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 366 TT$ (Taka 4,701) | Taka 1,057 | + 345% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 TT$ (Taka 592) | Taka 270 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 615 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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