- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ (₨602) | ₨420 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 TT$ (₨481) | ₨266 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 TT$ (₨328) | ₨142 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (₨128) | ₨52 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ (₨271) | ₨71 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (₨186) | ₨39 | + 378% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (₨583) | ₨201 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 TT$ (₨235) | ₨138 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (₨89) | ₨25 | + 263% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 TT$ (₨109) | ₨122 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 139 TT$ (₨1,491) | ₨830 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (₨114) | ₨82 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 TT$ (₨144) | ₨33 | + 344% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 155% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,414 TT$ (₨89,987) | ₨30,896 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,124 TT$ (₨86,885) | ₨21,018 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 798 TT$ (₨8,538) | ₨4,536 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,347 TT$ (₨78,576) | ₨24,627 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,225 TT$ (₨34,490) | ₨15,559 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 467 TT$ (₨4,991) | ₨3,830 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 TT$ (₨3,120) | ₨825 | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,052 TT$ (₨43,337) | ₨33,772 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,272 TT$ (₨13,608) | ₨10,650 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 TT$ (₨1,145) | ₨380 | + 202% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 TT$ (₨419) | ₨551 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 529 TT$ (₨5,656) | ₨2,403 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 431 TT$ (₨4,606) | ₨2,670 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 750 TT$ (₨8,021) | ₨3,751 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 753 TT$ (₨8,051) | ₨2,912 | + 176% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 387,500 TT$ (₨4,144,177) | ₨878,278 | + 372% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.38 TT$ (₨47) | ₨78 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 TT$ (₨3,743) | ₨1,347 | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (₨380) | ₨136 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ (₨1,818) | ₨285 | + 538% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 295 TT$ (₨3,154) | ₨1,553 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ (₨492) | ₨257 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ (₨299) | ₨178 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (₨517) | ₨225 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ (₨230) | ₨135 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (₨210) | ₨72 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 TT$ (₨609) | ₨277 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 227 TT$ (₨2,425) | ₨1,190 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 TT$ (₨996) | ₨472 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 371 TT$ (₨3,964) | ₨1,972 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 551 TT$ (₨5,896) | ₨1,765 | + 234% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 TT$ (₨509) | ₨618 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 TT$ (₨341) | ₨195 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (₨147) | ₨208 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (₨60,310) | ₨38,823 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 TT$ (₨18) | ₨58 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 387 TT$ (₨4,143) | ₨1,881 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 TT$ (₨537) | ₨252 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,088 prices entered by 4,611 different people.
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 99% more expensive than in India
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