- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 TT$ (₨463) | ₨372 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (₨404) | ₨263 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 TT$ (₨274) | ₨137 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (₨120) | ₨49 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 TT$ (₨252) | ₨69 | + 268% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 TT$ (₨182) | ₨31 | + 489% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 TT$ (₨437) | ₨189 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 TT$ (₨205) | ₨138 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (₨74) | ₨23 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 TT$ (₨124) | ₨112 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 157 TT$ (₨1,529) | ₨800 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (₨105) | ₨77 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (₨112) | ₨29 | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,426 TT$ (₨91,943) | ₨27,075 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,357 TT$ (₨52,252) | ₨17,199 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 711 TT$ (₨6,933) | ₨4,765 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,920 TT$ (₨47,991) | ₨19,277 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,749 TT$ (₨26,816) | ₨12,647 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 534 TT$ (₨5,206) | ₨3,849 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 227 TT$ (₨2,214) | ₨993 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,915 TT$ (₨38,183) | ₨35,720 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,202 TT$ (₨11,721) | ₨11,094 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 108 TT$ (₨1,058) | ₨357 | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 TT$ (₨350) | ₨218 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 428 TT$ (₨4,174) | ₨2,432 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 350 TT$ (₨3,415) | ₨2,635 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 879 TT$ (₨8,571) | ₨3,719 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 TT$ (₨6,831) | ₨2,925 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 258,656 TT$ (₨2,522,877) | ₨856,938 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.78 TT$ (₨37) | ₨72 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 292 TT$ (₨2,845) | ₨1,063 | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 TT$ (₨372) | ₨103 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 TT$ (₨930) | ₨199 | + 368% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 214 TT$ (₨2,090) | ₨448 | + 367% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 TT$ (₨319) | ₨241 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 TT$ (₨311) | ₨186 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 TT$ (₨452) | ₨210 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (₨144) | ₨129 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 TT$ (₨165) | ₨70 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 TT$ (₨520) | ₨214 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 TT$ (₨2,925) | ₨1,032 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100 TT$ (₨975) | ₨442 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258 TT$ (₨2,520) | ₨876 | + 188% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 686 TT$ (₨6,688) | ₨1,819 | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 TT$ (₨561) | ₨712 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 TT$ (₨349) | ₨186 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 TT$ (₨119) | ₨220 | - 46% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 3,657 TT$ (₨35,671) | ₨39,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.25 TT$ (₨12) | ₨4.23 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 321 TT$ (₨3,135) | ₨1,919 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (₨326) | ₨221 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 104% more expensive than in India
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