Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 TT$ (R$ 39) | R$ 30 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 TT$ (R$ 32) | R$ 31 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 TT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 TT$ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.40 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 TT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 TT$ (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 TT$ (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 TT$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.86 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.69 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121 TT$ (R$ 90) | R$ 43 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 3.79 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 80% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,566 TT$ (R$ 6,362) | R$ 2,823 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,337 TT$ (R$ 3,963) | R$ 1,997 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ (R$ 268) | R$ 590 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,057 TT$ (R$ 3,756) | R$ 2,234 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,792 TT$ (R$ 2,073) | R$ 1,471 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ (R$ 163) | R$ 418 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 341 TT$ (R$ 253) | R$ 84 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,359 TT$ (R$ 2,494) | R$ 1,988 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ (R$ 678) | R$ 588 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ (R$ 53) | R$ 26 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 TT$ (R$ 30) | R$ 19 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 351 TT$ (R$ 261) | R$ 241 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 TT$ (R$ 223) | R$ 218 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 897 TT$ (R$ 666) | R$ 347 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 695 TT$ (R$ 516) | R$ 263 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 198,896 TT$ (R$ 147,718) | R$ 98,744 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.13 TT$ (R$ 3.81) | R$ 7 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 379 TT$ (R$ 282) | R$ 223 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 131% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 TT$ (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ (R$ 227) | R$ 50 | + 355% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 TT$ (R$ 520) | R$ 244 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 TT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 17 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 TT$ (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 TT$ (R$ 30) | R$ 4.63 | + 541% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80 TT$ (R$ 59) | R$ 47 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 TT$ (R$ 520) | R$ 93 | + 462% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 TT$ (R$ 72) | R$ 54 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 TT$ (R$ 371) | R$ 183 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 737 TT$ (R$ 547) | R$ 190 | + 189% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 TT$ (R$ 30) | R$ 28 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 TT$ (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 TT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (R$ 2,228) | R$ 3,925 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (R$ 0.88) | R$ 1.29 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 366 TT$ (R$ 272) | R$ 123 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 TT$ (R$ 34) | R$ 12 | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,282 prices entered by 2,021 different people.
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 59% more expensive than in Brazil
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