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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55 TT$ (₨573) | ₨386 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 TT$ (₨482) | ₨255 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 TT$ (₨296) | ₨143 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (₨123) | ₨52 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 TT$ (₨281) | ₨71 | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 TT$ (₨155) | ₨36 | + 327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 TT$ (₨307) | ₨195 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 TT$ (₨161) | ₨141 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (₨81) | ₨25 | + 230% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (₨109) | ₨121 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 158 TT$ (₨1,631) | ₨859 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (₨109) | ₨82 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 TT$ (₨136) | ₨33 | + 317% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,265 TT$ (₨64,813) | ₨30,869 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,697 TT$ (₨38,250) | ₨20,677 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 620 TT$ (₨6,419) | ₨4,250 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,874 TT$ (₨60,764) | ₨23,657 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,002 TT$ (₨31,053) | ₨15,194 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 437 TT$ (₨4,516) | ₨4,591 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 252 TT$ (₨2,602) | ₨910 | + 186% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,802 TT$ (₨39,333) | ₨34,312 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 921 TT$ (₨9,525) | ₨11,460 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 131 TT$ (₨1,358) | ₨426 | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 TT$ (₨291) | ₨555 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 511 TT$ (₨5,283) | ₨2,422 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 436 TT$ (₨4,512) | ₨2,935 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 863 TT$ (₨8,930) | ₨4,088 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 610 TT$ (₨6,311) | ₨3,316 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 433,947 TT$ (₨4,489,323) | ₨870,351 | + 416% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.59 TT$ (₨47) | ₨79 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 354 TT$ (₨3,667) | ₨1,286 | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 TT$ (₨351) | ₨152 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 TT$ (₨1,698) | ₨315 | + 439% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 TT$ (₨3,104) | ₨1,141 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 TT$ (₨314) | ₨276 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 TT$ (₨213) | ₨182 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 TT$ (₨466) | ₨224 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 TT$ (₨142) | ₨125 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ (₨194) | ₨71 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 TT$ (₨606) | ₨289 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 251 TT$ (₨2,599) | ₨1,205 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 98 TT$ (₨1,014) | ₨500 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 296 TT$ (₨3,058) | ₨2,132 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 655 TT$ (₨6,776) | ₨1,825 | + 271% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51 TT$ (₨525) | ₨863 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 TT$ (₨281) | ₨214 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (₨142) | ₨229 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (₨58,340) | ₨37,379 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 TT$ (₨19) | ₨50 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 356 TT$ (₨3,678) | ₨2,303 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 TT$ (₨362) | ₨257 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 85% more expensive than in India
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