Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 TT$ (₨762) | ₨429 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 TT$ (₨766) | ₨363 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 TT$ (₨452) | ₨179 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (₨207) | ₨61 | + 239% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 TT$ (₨494) | ₨102 | + 382% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 TT$ (₨380) | ₨44 | + 756% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47 TT$ (₨595) | ₨251 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 TT$ (₨254) | ₨194 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 TT$ (₨172) | ₨41 | + 315% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (₨158) | ₨162 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 TT$ (₨1,576) | ₨926 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 TT$ (₨171) | ₨92 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 TT$ (₨182) | ₨41 | + 349% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,229 TT$ (₨91,766) | ₨45,895 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,899 TT$ (₨49,501) | ₨29,581 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,048 TT$ (₨13,309) | ₨5,552 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,701 TT$ (₨72,369) | ₨29,565 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,987 TT$ (₨37,912) | ₨17,736 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 790 TT$ (₨10,035) | ₨4,989 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 TT$ (₨2,170) | ₨731 | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 TT$ (₨50,778) | ₨26,612 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 710 TT$ (₨9,007) | ₨12,652 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (₨762) | ₨516 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨523 | - | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 371 TT$ (₨4,705) | ₨2,400 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (₨5,305) | ₨2,579 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 TT$ (₨7,617) | ₨3,981 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 TT$ (₨17,924) | ₨2,875 | + 523% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ (₨2,929,673) | ₨1,738,230 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (₨89) | ₨104 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (₨5,078) | ₨1,614 | + 215% | |
| Personal Care | + 226% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 226% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (₨543) | ₨89 | + 512% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (₨3,634) | ₨217 | + 1575% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (₨3,984) | ₨1,172 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (₨671) | ₨329 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (₨400) | ₨220 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (₨499) | ₨302 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (₨190) | ₨195 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (₨407) | ₨95 | + 328% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (₨1,224) | ₨322 | + 280% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 153% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 TT$ (₨3,174) | ₨1,424 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (₨1,358) | ₨604 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (₨3,431) | ₨1,842 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 TT$ (₨15,233) | ₨2,143 | + 611% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 TT$ (₨989) | ₨766 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (₨364) | ₨240 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (₨304) | ₨208 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (₨38,083) | ₨42,526 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (₨15) | ₨7 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (₨5,078) | ₨1,579 | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (₨419) | ₨272 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,795 prices entered by 500 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 126% more expensive than in India
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