Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 TT$ (Rp 140,354) | Rp 44,863 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 TT$ (Rp 103,386) | Rp 54,330 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 TT$ (Rp 70,501) | Rp 27,591 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (Rp 34,787) | Rp 19,917 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 TT$ (Rp 63,078) | Rp 25,297 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 TT$ (Rp 55,541) | Rp 18,627 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 TT$ (Rp 96,599) | Rp 55,732 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 TT$ (Rp 75,571) | Rp 43,429 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 TT$ (Rp 21,208) | Rp 21,967 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 TT$ (Rp 36,986) | Rp 34,412 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 180 TT$ (Rp 397,323) | Rp 337,317 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 TT$ (Rp 31,600) | Rp 22,207 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 TT$ (Rp 21,033) | Rp 17,971 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,732 TT$ (Rp 32,472,821) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,843 TT$ (Rp 12,879,999) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 TT$ (Rp 1,550,757) | Rp 528,780 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,736 TT$ (Rp 19,255,757) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,342 TT$ (Rp 9,570,030) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430 TT$ (Rp 948,903) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 TT$ (Rp 505,355) | Rp 410,662 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,168 TT$ (Rp 9,186,478) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,299 TT$ (Rp 2,863,400) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (Rp 132,252) | Rp 56,742 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 TT$ (Rp 551,048) | Rp 77,300 | + 613% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 77% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 440 TT$ (Rp 970,856) | Rp 624,572 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (Rp 921,079) | Rp 443,680 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (Rp 1,634,069) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 819 TT$ (Rp 1,805,370) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 95% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ (Rp 508,694,502) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (Rp 14,427) | Rp 12,273 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (Rp 881,677) | Rp 150,291 | + 487% | |
| Personal Care | + 209% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 209% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (Rp 94,240) | Rp 36,367 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (Rp 630,924) | Rp 60,467 | + 943% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (Rp 691,797) | Rp 351,050 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (Rp 116,574) | Rp 130,123 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (Rp 69,398) | Rp 21,655 | + 220% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (Rp 86,707) | Rp 34,558 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (Rp 33,075) | Rp 30,035 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (Rp 70,699) | Rp 15,580 | + 354% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (Rp 212,480) | Rp 88,350 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 514 TT$ (Rp 1,132,430) | Rp 216,012 | + 424% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (Rp 235,714) | Rp 104,481 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (Rp 595,784) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (Rp 1,447,996) | Rp 383,761 | + 277% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 201 TT$ (Rp 443,386) | Rp 162,937 | + 172% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (Rp 63,141) | Rp 36,298 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (Rp 52,838) | Rp 40,791 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (Rp 6,612,577) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (Rp 2,616) | Rp 2,029 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (Rp 881,677) | Rp 496,553 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 35,528 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 834 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia
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