Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 TT$ (Taka 547) | Taka 264 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 TT$ (Taka 529) | Taka 397 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 TT$ (Taka 231) | Taka 160 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 TT$ (Taka 142) | Taka 81 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 TT$ (Taka 342) | Taka 116 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 TT$ (Taka 248) | Taka 52 | + 379% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 TT$ (Taka 369) | Taka 434 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 TT$ (Taka 215) | Taka 186 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 TT$ (Taka 89) | Taka 25 | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (Taka 145) | Taka 426 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 146 TT$ (Taka 1,837) | Taka 1,872 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ (Taka 123) | Taka 102 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (Taka 140) | Taka 41 | + 240% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,137 TT$ (Taka 89,619) | Taka 46,240 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,820 TT$ (Taka 47,970) | Taka 27,702 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 201 TT$ (Taka 2,521) | Taka 4,496 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,100 TT$ (Taka 51,477) | Taka 34,541 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,646 TT$ (Taka 33,224) | Taka 19,179 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 201 TT$ (Taka 2,525) | Taka 3,784 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242 TT$ (Taka 3,043) | Taka 1,257 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,471 TT$ (Taka 43,583) | Taka 35,775 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 878 TT$ (Taka 11,031) | Taka 12,836 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141 TT$ (Taka 1,773) | Taka 341 | + 420% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 TT$ (Taka 369) | Taka 1,289 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 126% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 426 TT$ (Taka 5,354) | Taka 1,687 | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 292 TT$ (Taka 3,663) | Taka 1,618 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 647 TT$ (Taka 8,124) | Taka 4,829 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 499 TT$ (Taka 6,272) | Taka 3,696 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 262,085 TT$ (Taka 3,290,948) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.09 TT$ (Taka 64) | Taka 95 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 417 TT$ (Taka 5,238) | Taka 2,580 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 TT$ (Taka 426) | Taka 189 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 TT$ (Taka 2,061) | Taka 588 | + 250% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 319 TT$ (Taka 4,006) | Taka 914 | + 338% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 TT$ (Taka 381) | Taka 560 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 TT$ (Taka 259) | Taka 256 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (Taka 488) | Taka 340 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (Taka 191) | Taka 87 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ (Taka 235) | Taka 102 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 TT$ (Taka 630) | Taka 231 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 316 TT$ (Taka 3,966) | Taka 1,040 | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99 TT$ (Taka 1,239) | Taka 878 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 310 TT$ (Taka 3,890) | Taka 2,026 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 715 TT$ (Taka 8,983) | Taka 2,200 | + 308% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 TT$ (Taka 617) | Taka 1,227 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (Taka 364) | Taka 362 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (Taka 182) | Taka 540 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (Taka 37,670) | Taka 35,756 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.02 TT$ (Taka 13) | Taka 1.70 | + 655% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 346 TT$ (Taka 4,350) | Taka 1,903 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 TT$ (Taka 428) | Taka 270 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,467 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
12.557
BDT
/
TTD
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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