Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 120% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 TT$ (₨594) | ₨339 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 TT$ (₨485) | ₨297 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 TT$ (₨273) | ₨164 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 TT$ (₨151) | ₨54 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ (₨317) | ₨85 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 TT$ (₨252) | ₨39 | + 541% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 TT$ (₨286) | ₨210 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 TT$ (₨407) | ₨154 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 TT$ (₨108) | ₨29 | + 272% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (₨140) | ₨144 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121 TT$ (₨1,386) | ₨766 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ (₨123) | ₨89 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (₨136) | ₨35 | + 289% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,566 TT$ (₨97,862) | ₨31,191 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,337 TT$ (₨60,964) | ₨20,267 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ (₨4,119) | ₨4,423 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,057 TT$ (₨57,772) | ₨23,087 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,792 TT$ (₨31,890) | ₨14,243 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ (₨2,511) | ₨3,664 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 341 TT$ (₨3,897) | ₨515 | + 657% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,359 TT$ (₨38,368) | ₨28,396 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ (₨10,433) | ₨12,433 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ (₨808) | ₨416 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 TT$ (₨457) | ₨319 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 351 TT$ (₨4,012) | ₨2,301 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 TT$ (₨3,427) | ₨2,530 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 897 TT$ (₨10,247) | ₨3,605 | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 695 TT$ (₨7,942) | ₨2,893 | + 174% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 198,896 TT$ (₨2,272,168) | ₨976,968 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.13 TT$ (₨59) | ₨109 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 379 TT$ (₨4,335) | ₨1,424 | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 210% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 210% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 TT$ (₨286) | ₨140 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ (₨3,487) | ₨303 | + 1051% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 TT$ (₨7,997) | ₨1,586 | + 404% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 TT$ (₨137) | ₨402 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (₨342) | ₨190 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 TT$ (₨380) | ₨248 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (₨147) | ₨152 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 TT$ (₨457) | ₨73 | + 526% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80 TT$ (₨914) | ₨351 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 157% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 TT$ (₨7,997) | ₨1,405 | + 469% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 TT$ (₨1,108) | ₨600 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 TT$ (₨5,712) | ₨1,517 | + 277% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 737 TT$ (₨8,417) | ₨2,140 | + 293% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 TT$ (₨457) | ₨607 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 TT$ (₨303) | ₨229 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 TT$ (₨140) | ₨173 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (₨34,272) | ₨46,652 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (₨14) | ₨1.29 | + 949% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 366 TT$ (₨4,184) | ₨1,554 | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 TT$ (₨527) | ₨247 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 137% more expensive than in India
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