Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 TT$ (R$ 38) | R$ 28 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (R$ 32) | R$ 25 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 TT$ (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 TT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 3.39 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 TT$ (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 TT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 5.54 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 TT$ (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 TT$ (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 TT$ (R$ 5.65) | R$ 4.11 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.70 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 146 TT$ (R$ 116) | R$ 38 | + 204% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (R$ 9) | R$ 3.40 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,160 TT$ (R$ 4,897) | R$ 3,364 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,820 TT$ (R$ 3,037) | R$ 1,922 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 235 TT$ (R$ 187) | R$ 481 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,100 TT$ (R$ 3,259) | R$ 1,977 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,646 TT$ (R$ 2,103) | R$ 1,289 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 201 TT$ (R$ 160) | R$ 293 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242 TT$ (R$ 193) | R$ 78 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,471 TT$ (R$ 2,759) | R$ 1,525 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 878 TT$ (R$ 698) | R$ 438 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141 TT$ (R$ 112) | R$ 24 | + 359% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 TT$ (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 426 TT$ (R$ 339) | R$ 217 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 292 TT$ (R$ 232) | R$ 176 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 647 TT$ (R$ 514) | R$ 310 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 499 TT$ (R$ 397) | R$ 243 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 262,085 TT$ (R$ 208,335) | R$ 87,541 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.26 TT$ (R$ 4.18) | R$ 4.32 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 417 TT$ (R$ 332) | R$ 208 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 TT$ (R$ 27) | R$ 18 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 TT$ (R$ 130) | R$ 38 | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 319 TT$ (R$ 254) | R$ 241 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 TT$ (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 TT$ (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (R$ 12) | R$ 5.34 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ (R$ 15) | R$ 3.69 | + 303% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 TT$ (R$ 42) | R$ 40 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 TT$ (R$ 298) | R$ 101 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99 TT$ (R$ 78) | R$ 51 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 310 TT$ (R$ 246) | R$ 234 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 838 TT$ (R$ 666) | R$ 179 | + 272% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 TT$ (R$ 37) | R$ 24 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (R$ 2,385) | R$ 3,010 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.02 TT$ (R$ 0.81) | R$ 1.31 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 346 TT$ (R$ 275) | R$ 114 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 TT$ (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,100 prices entered by 1,123 different people.
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 69% more expensive than in Brazil
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