Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 TT$ (₨537) | ₨374 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (₨457) | ₨278 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 TT$ (₨206) | ₨138 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 TT$ (₨127) | ₨51 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 TT$ (₨305) | ₨71 | + 328% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 TT$ (₨221) | ₨36 | + 519% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 TT$ (₨329) | ₨212 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 TT$ (₨191) | ₨134 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 TT$ (₨79) | ₨28 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (₨129) | ₨127 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 146 TT$ (₨1,636) | ₨799 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ (₨110) | ₨84 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (₨125) | ₨35 | + 252% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,160 TT$ (₨68,890) | ₨32,341 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,820 TT$ (₨42,720) | ₨19,833 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 235 TT$ (₨2,632) | ₨4,330 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,100 TT$ (₨45,844) | ₨22,135 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,646 TT$ (₨29,588) | ₨13,235 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 201 TT$ (₨2,249) | ₨3,267 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242 TT$ (₨2,711) | ₨734 | + 270% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,471 TT$ (₨38,813) | ₨29,901 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 878 TT$ (₨9,824) | ₨10,367 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141 TT$ (₨1,579) | ₨378 | + 318% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 TT$ (₨329) | ₨361 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 426 TT$ (₨4,768) | ₨2,385 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 292 TT$ (₨3,262) | ₨2,611 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 647 TT$ (₨7,235) | ₨3,751 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 499 TT$ (₨5,586) | ₨2,705 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 155% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 262,085 TT$ (₨2,930,798) | ₨934,217 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.26 TT$ (₨59) | ₨75 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 417 TT$ (₨4,665) | ₨1,170 | + 299% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 136% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 TT$ (₨380) | ₨98 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 TT$ (₨1,835) | ₨200 | + 819% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 319 TT$ (₨3,567) | ₨917 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 TT$ (₨339) | ₨245 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 TT$ (₨230) | ₨176 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (₨435) | ₨234 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (₨170) | ₨147 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ (₨209) | ₨69 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 TT$ (₨590) | ₨233 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 TT$ (₨4,186) | ₨1,246 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99 TT$ (₨1,104) | ₨475 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 310 TT$ (₨3,465) | ₨1,736 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 838 TT$ (₨9,372) | ₨1,930 | + 386% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 TT$ (₨515) | ₨678 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (₨334) | ₨219 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (₨159) | ₨200 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (₨33,548) | ₨33,946 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.02 TT$ (₨11) | ₨2.10 | + 445% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 346 TT$ (₨3,874) | ₨1,782 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 TT$ (₨378) | ₨259 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,723 prices entered by 2,348 different people.
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 119% more expensive than in India
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