Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 TT$ (₨564) | ₨345 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (₨450) | ₨294 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 TT$ (₨233) | ₨141 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 TT$ (₨139) | ₨52 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ (₨302) | ₨75 | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 TT$ (₨239) | ₨37 | + 547% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 TT$ (₨272) | ₨235 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 TT$ (₨386) | ₨149 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 TT$ (₨103) | ₨32 | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (₨116) | ₨138 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 144 TT$ (₨1,561) | ₨721 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ (₨117) | ₨86 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (₨123) | ₨35 | + 252% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 140% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,915 TT$ (₨85,828) | ₨33,225 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,993 TT$ (₨54,139) | ₨19,978 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ (₨3,909) | ₨4,391 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,057 TT$ (₨54,836) | ₨18,113 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,792 TT$ (₨30,270) | ₨11,868 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ (₨2,383) | ₨3,639 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 301 TT$ (₨3,265) | ₨712 | + 359% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,359 TT$ (₨36,418) | ₨29,862 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ (₨9,902) | ₨10,869 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ (₨767) | ₨398 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 TT$ (₨325) | ₨220 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 351 TT$ (₨3,808) | ₨2,376 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 TT$ (₨3,253) | ₨2,495 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 786 TT$ (₨8,521) | ₨3,665 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 555 TT$ (₨6,013) | ₨2,737 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 216,061 TT$ (₨2,342,822) | ₨944,817 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.29 TT$ (₨57) | ₨83 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 379 TT$ (₨4,115) | ₨1,167 | + 253% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 206% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 77 TT$ (₨833) | ₨99 | + 742% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ (₨3,310) | ₨216 | + 1431% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 TT$ (₨3,253) | ₨630 | + 416% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 TT$ (₨130) | ₨319 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (₨325) | ₨170 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 TT$ (₨360) | ₨260 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (₨139) | ₨139 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 TT$ (₨126) | ₨72 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 TT$ (₨580) | ₨216 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 TT$ (₨4,264) | ₨1,196 | + 257% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 91 TT$ (₨988) | ₨478 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 TT$ (₨5,422) | ₨1,591 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 847 TT$ (₨9,184) | ₨1,484 | + 519% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 TT$ (₨534) | ₨517 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 TT$ (₨268) | ₨180 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 TT$ (₨128) | ₨187 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (₨32,530) | ₨38,405 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (₨13) | ₨5.46 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 366 TT$ (₨3,972) | ₨1,488 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 TT$ (₨500) | ₨272 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,774 prices entered by 1,828 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 124% more expensive than in India
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