- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 TT$ (₨532) | ₨386 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 43 TT$ (₨452) | ₨267 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 TT$ (₨279) | ₨144 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (₨126) | ₨51 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 TT$ (₨277) | ₨71 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 TT$ (₨211) | ₨42 | + 398% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (₨578) | ₨197 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 TT$ (₨238) | ₨136 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 TT$ (₨93) | ₨24 | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 TT$ (₨107) | ₨119 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 160 TT$ (₨1,670) | ₨815 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (₨119) | ₨81 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 TT$ (₨135) | ₨31 | + 335% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,543 TT$ (₨78,740) | ₨31,019 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,667 TT$ (₨48,716) | ₨21,062 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783 TT$ (₨8,177) | ₨4,345 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,967 TT$ (₨72,730) | ₨25,482 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,967 TT$ (₨30,970) | ₨14,705 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 567 TT$ (₨5,916) | ₨3,762 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 303 TT$ (₨3,163) | ₨864 | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,944 TT$ (₨41,168) | ₨34,016 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,350 TT$ (₨14,093) | ₨10,383 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 128 TT$ (₨1,340) | ₨389 | + 244% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 TT$ (₨424) | ₨498 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 501 TT$ (₨5,233) | ₨2,426 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 430 TT$ (₨4,494) | ₨2,757 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 873 TT$ (₨9,117) | ₨3,719 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 826 TT$ (₨8,625) | ₨2,934 | + 194% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 305,044 TT$ (₨3,184,410) | ₨858,204 | + 271% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.29 TT$ (₨45) | ₨76 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 TT$ (₨3,758) | ₨1,287 | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (₨371) | ₨116 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ (₨1,775) | ₨289 | + 515% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 294 TT$ (₨3,067) | ₨1,375 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ (₨480) | ₨238 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ (₨291) | ₨181 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (₨505) | ₨221 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ (₨224) | ₨136 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (₨205) | ₨68 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 TT$ (₨589) | ₨273 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 TT$ (₨3,007) | ₨1,195 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96 TT$ (₨1,002) | ₨466 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 256 TT$ (₨2,677) | ₨1,803 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 TT$ (₨6,475) | ₨1,824 | + 255% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 TT$ (₨562) | ₨643 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 TT$ (₨363) | ₨189 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 TT$ (₨160) | ₨204 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (₨58,869) | ₨38,632 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.83 TT$ (₨19) | ₨29 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 TT$ (₨4,002) | ₨1,875 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 43 TT$ (₨452) | ₨246 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 106% more expensive than in India
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