Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 TT$ (R$ 41) | R$ 28 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39 TT$ (R$ 31) | R$ 27 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 TT$ (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 TT$ (R$ 10) | R$ 3.94 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 TT$ (R$ 15) | R$ 5.54 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 TT$ (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38 TT$ (R$ 31) | R$ 7 | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 TT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.61 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.98 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 167 TT$ (R$ 134) | R$ 39 | + 243% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 TT$ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.47 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,849 TT$ (R$ 5,496) | R$ 3,055 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,120 TT$ (R$ 3,306) | R$ 1,836 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ (R$ 289) | R$ 501 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,519 TT$ (R$ 4,429) | R$ 2,153 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,528 TT$ (R$ 2,028) | R$ 1,313 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ (R$ 176) | R$ 369 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 205 TT$ (R$ 165) | R$ 80 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,359 TT$ (R$ 2,695) | R$ 1,697 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ (R$ 733) | R$ 480 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ (R$ 57) | R$ 23 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 TT$ (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 TT$ (R$ 242) | R$ 199 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 222 TT$ (R$ 178) | R$ 187 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644 TT$ (R$ 517) | R$ 329 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 222 TT$ (R$ 178) | R$ 248 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 126% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 228,572 TT$ (R$ 183,431) | R$ 89,783 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.29 TT$ (R$ 4.25) | R$ 4.64 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 800 TT$ (R$ 642) | R$ 222 | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 135% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 77 TT$ (R$ 62) | R$ 16 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ (R$ 245) | R$ 41 | + 491% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 TT$ (R$ 241) | R$ 217 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 TT$ (R$ 10) | R$ 15 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 TT$ (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.89 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 TT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.15 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 TT$ (R$ 43) | R$ 45 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 TT$ (R$ 316) | R$ 94 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 76 TT$ (R$ 61) | R$ 53 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 TT$ (R$ 401) | R$ 213 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,152 TT$ (R$ 924) | R$ 176 | + 424% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 TT$ (R$ 40) | R$ 25 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 TT$ (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (R$ 2,408) | R$ 3,584 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 TT$ (R$ 0.69) | R$ 1.32 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 397 TT$ (R$ 319) | R$ 117 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 TT$ (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 268% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,959 prices entered by 1,819 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 97% more expensive than in Brazil
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