Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 TT$ (R$ 49) | R$ 39 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 TT$ (R$ 50) | R$ 38 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 TT$ (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (R$ 13) | R$ 5.66 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 TT$ (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 TT$ (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47 TT$ (R$ 39) | R$ 27 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 TT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 TT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 TT$ (R$ 102) | R$ 50 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 TT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 TT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.58 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,229 TT$ (R$ 5,938) | R$ 4,097 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,899 TT$ (R$ 3,203) | R$ 2,709 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,048 TT$ (R$ 861) | R$ 743 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,701 TT$ (R$ 4,683) | R$ 3,015 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,987 TT$ (R$ 2,453) | R$ 1,974 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 790 TT$ (R$ 649) | R$ 537 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 TT$ (R$ 140) | R$ 92 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 TT$ (R$ 3,286) | R$ 1,834 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 710 TT$ (R$ 583) | R$ 641 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (R$ 49) | R$ 31 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 371 TT$ (R$ 304) | R$ 284 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (R$ 343) | R$ 280 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 TT$ (R$ 493) | R$ 416 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 TT$ (R$ 1,160) | R$ 322 | + 260% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ (R$ 189,566) | R$ 115,564 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (R$ 5.75) | R$ 6 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (R$ 329) | R$ 249 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 99% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (R$ 35) | R$ 22 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (R$ 235) | R$ 51 | + 359% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (R$ 258) | R$ 297 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (R$ 43) | R$ 24 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (R$ 26) | R$ 14 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (R$ 26) | R$ 5.70 | + 362% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (R$ 79) | R$ 59 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 TT$ (R$ 205) | R$ 117 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (R$ 88) | R$ 61 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (R$ 222) | R$ 237 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 TT$ (R$ 986) | R$ 238 | + 314% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 TT$ (R$ 64) | R$ 32 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (R$ 2,464) | R$ 3,681 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (R$ 0.97) | R$ 1.50 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (R$ 329) | R$ 141 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,173 prices entered by 1,344 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 53% more expensive than in Brazil
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