Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 TT$ (66元) | 46元 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 TT$ (49元) | 40元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 TT$ (33元) | 16元 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (16元) | 18元 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 TT$ (30元) | 19元 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 TT$ (26元) | 11元 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 TT$ (46元) | 63元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 TT$ (36元) | 15元 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 TT$ (10元) | 6元 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 TT$ (18元) | 7元 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 180 TT$ (188元) | 118元 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 TT$ (15元) | 8元 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 TT$ (10元) | 16元 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,732 TT$ (15,367元) | 15,059元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,843 TT$ (6,095元) | 9,006元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 TT$ (734元) | 421元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,736 TT$ (9,112元) | 7,547元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,342 TT$ (4,529元) | 4,347元 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430 TT$ (449元) | 262元 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 TT$ (239元) | 115元 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,168 TT$ (4,347元) | 1,143元 | + 280% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,299 TT$ (1,355元) | 589元 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (63元) | 39元 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 TT$ (261元) | 51元 | + 413% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 440 TT$ (459元) | 529元 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (436元) | 248元 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (773元) | 626元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 819 TT$ (854元) | 828元 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 57% 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$ (240,731元) | 161,247元 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (7元) | 9元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (417元) | 204元 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 66% 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) | 39元 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (299元) | 27元 | + 1012% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (327元) | 391元 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (55元) | 53元 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (33元) | 33元 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (41元) | 34元 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (16元) | 13元 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (33元) | 15元 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (101元) | 74元 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 514 TT$ (536元) | 265元 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (112元) | 110元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (282元) | 1,294元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (685元) | 348元 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 201 TT$ (210元) | 79元 | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (30元) | 29元 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (25元) | 18元 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (3,129元) | 3,321元 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (1.24元) | 0.20元 | + 519% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (417元) | 410元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 24元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,563 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 42% more expensive than in China
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