- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ (R$ 32) | R$ 29 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 TT$ (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 TT$ (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.26 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.66 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 TT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 5.61 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (R$ 4.68) | R$ 3.25 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 TT$ (R$ 5.73) | R$ 4.57 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 139 TT$ (R$ 78) | R$ 40 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (R$ 5.99) | R$ 6 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 TT$ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.20 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,414 TT$ (R$ 4,713) | R$ 3,155 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,124 TT$ (R$ 4,551) | R$ 1,955 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 798 TT$ (R$ 447) | R$ 578 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,347 TT$ (R$ 4,116) | R$ 2,127 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,225 TT$ (R$ 1,807) | R$ 1,330 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 467 TT$ (R$ 261) | R$ 410 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 TT$ (R$ 163) | R$ 83 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,052 TT$ (R$ 2,270) | R$ 1,724 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,272 TT$ (R$ 713) | R$ 429 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 TT$ (R$ 60) | R$ 21 | + 189% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 TT$ (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 529 TT$ (R$ 296) | R$ 203 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 431 TT$ (R$ 241) | R$ 183 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 750 TT$ (R$ 420) | R$ 327 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 753 TT$ (R$ 422) | R$ 259 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 387,500 TT$ (R$ 217,069) | R$ 86,207 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.38 TT$ (R$ 2.45) | R$ 4.29 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 TT$ (R$ 196) | R$ 202 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ (R$ 95) | R$ 47 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 295 TT$ (R$ 165) | R$ 236 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 4.05 | + 172% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 TT$ (R$ 32) | R$ 39 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 227 TT$ (R$ 127) | R$ 96 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 TT$ (R$ 52) | R$ 50 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 371 TT$ (R$ 208) | R$ 176 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 551 TT$ (R$ 309) | R$ 174 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 TT$ (R$ 27) | R$ 23 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 TT$ (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (R$ 3,159) | R$ 2,726 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 TT$ (R$ 0.93) | R$ 1.13 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 387 TT$ (R$ 217) | R$ 115 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 TT$ (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,550 prices entered by 2,617 different people.
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 42% more expensive than in Brazil
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