- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ (Taka 697) | Taka 378 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 TT$ (Taka 557) | Taka 438 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 TT$ (Taka 380) | Taka 220 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (Taka 149) | Taka 74 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 TT$ (Taka 302) | Taka 102 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (Taka 215) | Taka 56 | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (Taka 675) | Taka 330 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 TT$ (Taka 273) | Taka 148 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (Taka 103) | Taka 24 | + 325% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (Taka 134) | Taka 318 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 139 TT$ (Taka 1,727) | Taka 2,478 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (Taka 132) | Taka 101 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 TT$ (Taka 176) | Taka 48 | + 265% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,414 TT$ (Taka 104,227) | Taka 43,806 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,124 TT$ (Taka 100,634) | Taka 35,106 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 798 TT$ (Taka 9,889) | Taka 3,522 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,347 TT$ (Taka 91,009) | Taka 46,238 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,225 TT$ (Taka 39,948) | Taka 24,863 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 467 TT$ (Taka 5,781) | Taka 2,602 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 251 TT$ (Taka 3,115) | Taka 1,713 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,052 TT$ (Taka 50,195) | Taka 41,130 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,272 TT$ (Taka 15,762) | Taka 14,071 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 TT$ (Taka 1,327) | Taka 307 | + 332% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 TT$ (Taka 486) | Taka 549 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 529 TT$ (Taka 6,550) | Taka 2,210 | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 431 TT$ (Taka 5,335) | Taka 2,415 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 760 TT$ (Taka 9,414) | Taka 5,111 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 753 TT$ (Taka 9,325) | Taka 3,953 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 387,500 TT$ (Taka 4,799,941) | Taka 2,739,980 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.60 TT$ (Taka 57) | Taka 88 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 362 TT$ (Taka 4,483) | Taka 2,280 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (Taka 440) | Taka 300 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ (Taka 2,106) | Taka 540 | + 290% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 295 TT$ (Taka 3,653) | Taka 1,187 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ (Taka 570) | Taka 339 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ (Taka 346) | Taka 302 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (Taka 599) | Taka 359 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ (Taka 266) | Taka 91 | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (Taka 244) | Taka 107 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 TT$ (Taka 706) | Taka 300 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 241 TT$ (Taka 2,980) | Taka 951 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 TT$ (Taka 1,169) | Taka 760 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 371 TT$ (Taka 4,591) | Taka 2,046 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560 TT$ (Taka 6,932) | Taka 2,831 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 TT$ (Taka 589) | Taka 1,364 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (Taka 370) | Taka 305 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (Taka 170) | Taka 501 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (Taka 69,853) | Taka 35,756 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 TT$ (Taka 21) | Taka 22 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 387 TT$ (Taka 4,798) | Taka 2,337 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 TT$ (Taka 622) | Taka 230 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
12.387
BDT
/
TTD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,555 prices entered by 383 different people.
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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