- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 TT$ (₨504) | ₨382 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (₨422) | ₨268 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 TT$ (₨294) | ₨143 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (₨120) | ₨51 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 TT$ (₨296) | ₨71 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 TT$ (₨184) | ₨45 | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (₨567) | ₨198 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 TT$ (₨233) | ₨135 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (₨78) | ₨24 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (₨121) | ₨117 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 156 TT$ (₨1,599) | ₨799 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (₨114) | ₨80 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (₨127) | ₨31 | + 305% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,560 TT$ (₨77,477) | ₨31,236 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,667 TT$ (₨47,826) | ₨20,961 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783 TT$ (₨8,028) | ₨4,331 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,500 TT$ (₨56,367) | ₨24,171 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,967 TT$ (₨30,404) | ₨14,618 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 567 TT$ (₨5,807) | ₨3,911 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 285 TT$ (₨2,921) | ₨887 | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,233 TT$ (₨43,385) | ₨34,246 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,283 TT$ (₨13,152) | ₨10,488 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 164 TT$ (₨1,678) | ₨381 | + 341% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 TT$ (₨416) | ₨520 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 500 TT$ (₨5,120) | ₨2,434 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 412 TT$ (₨4,221) | ₨2,781 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 873 TT$ (₨8,951) | ₨3,679 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 826 TT$ (₨8,468) | ₨2,919 | + 190% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 305,044 TT$ (₨3,126,248) | ₨865,672 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.97 TT$ (₨41) | ₨75 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (₨4,099) | ₨1,297 | + 216% | |
| Personal Care | + 185% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 185% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 TT$ (₨837) | ₨113 | + 643% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 253 TT$ (₨2,596) | ₨284 | + 814% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 269 TT$ (₨2,754) | ₨1,285 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 60 TT$ (₨615) | ₨233 | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 TT$ (₨337) | ₨175 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 54 TT$ (₨551) | ₨215 | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 TT$ (₨273) | ₨136 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 TT$ (₨178) | ₨70 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 TT$ (₨553) | ₨276 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 TT$ (₨3,686) | ₨1,127 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 116 TT$ (₨1,190) | ₨464 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 250 TT$ (₨2,562) | ₨1,787 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 675 TT$ (₨6,918) | ₨1,809 | + 282% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 TT$ (₨597) | ₨669 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33 TT$ (₨333) | ₨182 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 TT$ (₨135) | ₨199 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (₨57,794) | ₨38,977 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.83 TT$ (₨19) | ₨35 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 TT$ (₨3,587) | ₨1,846 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 43 TT$ (₨444) | ₨239 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,383 prices entered by 4,893 different people.
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 104% more expensive than in India
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