Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ (59元) | 36元 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 TT$ (63元) | 37元 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 TT$ (37元) | 13元 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (17元) | 15元 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 TT$ (41元) | 15元 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 TT$ (31元) | 11元 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47 TT$ (49元) | 51元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 TT$ (21元) | 15元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 TT$ (14元) | 7元 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (13元) | 6元 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125 TT$ (131元) | 89元 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 TT$ (14元) | 8元 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 TT$ (15元) | 12元 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,371 TT$ (5,630元) | 15,701元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,899 TT$ (4,087元) | 7,613元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,048 TT$ (1,099元) | 474元 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,440 TT$ (5,702元) | 6,823元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,940 TT$ (4,130元) | 3,937元 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 790 TT$ (829元) | 313元 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 TT$ (179元) | 101元 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 TT$ (4,192元) | 1,340元 | + 213% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 710 TT$ (744元) | 542元 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (63元) | 35元 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 48元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 542 TT$ (568元) | 415元 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (438元) | 280元 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (777元) | 574元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,497 TT$ (1,569元) | 717元 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ (241,887元) | 152,522元 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (7元) | 8元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (419元) | 245元 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 81% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (45元) | 41元 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (300元) | 45元 | + 567% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (329元) | 111元 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (55元) | 47元 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (33元) | 44元 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (41元) | 32元 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (16元) | 9元 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (34元) | 12元 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (101元) | 79元 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 TT$ (262元) | 225元 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (112元) | 110元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (283元) | 481元 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (689元) | 253元 | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 TT$ (82元) | 74元 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (30元) | 27元 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (25元) | 12元 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (3,144元) | 3,708元 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (1.24元) | 1.19元 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (419元) | 411元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (35元) | 25元 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,150 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 28% more expensive than in China
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