- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ (Taka 700) | Taka 328 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 TT$ (Taka 559) | Taka 415 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 TT$ (Taka 382) | Taka 169 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (Taka 149) | Taka 74 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ (Taka 315) | Taka 97 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (Taka 216) | Taka 63 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (Taka 677) | Taka 359 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 TT$ (Taka 273) | Taka 146 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (Taka 104) | Taka 24 | + 341% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 TT$ (Taka 127) | Taka 304 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 139 TT$ (Taka 1,733) | Taka 2,421 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (Taka 133) | Taka 101 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 TT$ (Taka 168) | Taka 44 | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,414 TT$ (Taka 104,591) | Taka 42,189 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,124 TT$ (Taka 100,986) | Taka 32,498 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 798 TT$ (Taka 9,923) | Taka 3,873 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,347 TT$ (Taka 91,328) | Taka 42,062 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,225 TT$ (Taka 40,088) | Taka 24,788 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 467 TT$ (Taka 5,801) | Taka 3,366 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 TT$ (Taka 3,626) | Taka 2,008 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,052 TT$ (Taka 50,371) | Taka 43,783 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,272 TT$ (Taka 15,817) | Taka 14,583 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 TT$ (Taka 1,331) | Taka 292 | + 356% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 TT$ (Taka 487) | Taka 606 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 529 TT$ (Taka 6,573) | Taka 2,177 | + 202% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 431 TT$ (Taka 5,354) | Taka 2,485 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 750 TT$ (Taka 9,323) | Taka 4,501 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 753 TT$ (Taka 9,358) | Taka 3,784 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 387,500 TT$ (Taka 4,816,737) | Taka 3,124,930 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.38 TT$ (Taka 54) | Taka 92 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 TT$ (Taka 4,351) | Taka 2,504 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (Taka 441) | Taka 297 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ (Taka 2,113) | Taka 476 | + 344% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 295 TT$ (Taka 3,666) | Taka 1,238 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ (Taka 572) | Taka 370 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ (Taka 347) | Taka 304 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (Taka 601) | Taka 344 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ (Taka 267) | Taka 90 | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (Taka 244) | Taka 110 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 TT$ (Taka 708) | Taka 326 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 227 TT$ (Taka 2,818) | Taka 1,455 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 TT$ (Taka 1,158) | Taka 756 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 371 TT$ (Taka 4,607) | Taka 2,663 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 551 TT$ (Taka 6,853) | Taka 4,971 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 TT$ (Taka 591) | Taka 1,315 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 TT$ (Taka 396) | Taka 516 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (Taka 171) | Taka 564 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (Taka 70,098) | Taka 35,756 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 TT$ (Taka 21) | Taka 21 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 387 TT$ (Taka 4,815) | Taka 2,557 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 TT$ (Taka 624) | Taka 228 | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
12.430
BDT
/
TTD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,803 prices entered by 394 different people.
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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