Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 TT$ (R$ 47) | R$ 36 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 TT$ (R$ 35) | R$ 34 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 TT$ (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 5.82 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 TT$ (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 TT$ (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 TT$ (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 TT$ (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 TT$ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.66 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 TT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 180 TT$ (R$ 133) | R$ 44 | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 TT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 TT$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.92 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 126% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,732 TT$ (R$ 10,841) | R$ 3,686 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,843 TT$ (R$ 4,300) | R$ 2,512 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 TT$ (R$ 518) | R$ 587 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,736 TT$ (R$ 6,428) | R$ 2,715 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,342 TT$ (R$ 3,195) | R$ 1,707 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430 TT$ (R$ 317) | R$ 515 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 TT$ (R$ 169) | R$ 89 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,168 TT$ (R$ 3,067) | R$ 1,982 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,299 TT$ (R$ 956) | R$ 626 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (R$ 44) | R$ 29 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 TT$ (R$ 184) | R$ 20 | + 798% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 440 TT$ (R$ 324) | R$ 248 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (R$ 308) | R$ 248 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (R$ 546) | R$ 414 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 819 TT$ (R$ 603) | R$ 301 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 25% 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$ 169,827) | R$ 115,133 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (R$ 4.82) | R$ 5.59 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (R$ 294) | R$ 229 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 102% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (R$ 211) | R$ 45 | + 371% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (R$ 231) | R$ 264 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (R$ 29) | R$ 19 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (R$ 24) | R$ 5.31 | + 345% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (R$ 71) | R$ 55 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 514 TT$ (R$ 378) | R$ 112 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (R$ 79) | R$ 66 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (R$ 199) | R$ 215 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (R$ 483) | R$ 200 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 201 TT$ (R$ 148) | R$ 29 | + 403% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (R$ 2,208) | R$ 4,406 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (R$ 0.87) | R$ 1.31 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (R$ 294) | R$ 125 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,174 prices entered by 1,662 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 61% more expensive than in Brazil
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