Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 TT$ (₨778) | ₨374 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 TT$ (₨573) | ₨326 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 TT$ (₨391) | ₨167 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (₨193) | ₨58 | + 233% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 TT$ (₨350) | ₨89 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 TT$ (₨308) | ₨39 | + 699% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 TT$ (₨535) | ₨248 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 TT$ (₨419) | ₨154 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 TT$ (₨118) | ₨31 | + 276% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 TT$ (₨205) | ₨169 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 180 TT$ (₨2,202) | ₨786 | + 180% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 TT$ (₨175) | ₨91 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 TT$ (₨117) | ₨38 | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 257% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 257% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,732 TT$ (₨179,942) | ₨40,236 | + 347% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,843 TT$ (₨71,372) | ₨24,523 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 TT$ (₨8,593) | ₨5,797 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,736 TT$ (₨106,702) | ₨25,108 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,342 TT$ (₨53,030) | ₨15,774 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430 TT$ (₨5,258) | ₨6,512 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 TT$ (₨2,800) | ₨657 | + 326% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,168 TT$ (₨50,905) | ₨30,817 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,299 TT$ (₨15,867) | ₨11,976 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (₨733) | ₨538 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 TT$ (₨3,054) | ₨425 | + 619% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 440 TT$ (₨5,380) | ₨2,477 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (₨5,104) | ₨2,797 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (₨9,055) | ₨4,303 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 819 TT$ (₨10,004) | ₨3,087 | + 224% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 133% 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$ (₨2,818,827) | ₨1,248,440 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (₨80) | ₨104 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (₨4,886) | ₨1,115 | + 338% | |
| Personal Care | + 214% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 214% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (₨522) | ₨144 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (₨3,496) | ₨241 | + 1349% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (₨3,833) | ₨891 | + 330% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (₨646) | ₨413 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (₨385) | ₨226 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (₨480) | ₨274 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (₨183) | ₨170 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (₨392) | ₨96 | + 310% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (₨1,177) | ₨309 | + 281% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 155% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 514 TT$ (₨6,275) | ₨1,438 | + 336% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (₨1,306) | ₨603 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (₨3,301) | ₨1,419 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (₨8,024) | ₨1,942 | + 313% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 201 TT$ (₨2,457) | ₨733 | + 235% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (₨350) | ₨229 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (₨293) | ₨183 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (₨36,642) | ₨50,214 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (₨14) | ₨1.43 | + 913% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (₨4,886) | ₨1,560 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨268 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 167% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,141 prices entered by 1,258 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 167% more expensive than in India
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