Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 90% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 TT$ (Rp 148,399) | Rp 62,394 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 TT$ (Rp 149,338) | Rp 60,225 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 TT$ (Rp 88,009) | Rp 32,593 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (Rp 40,396) | Rp 24,589 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 TT$ (Rp 96,152) | Rp 31,337 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 TT$ (Rp 74,016) | Rp 14,750 | + 402% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47 TT$ (Rp 115,934) | Rp 72,901 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 TT$ (Rp 49,466) | Rp 45,403 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 TT$ (Rp 33,489) | Rp 22,376 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (Rp 30,740) | Rp 32,966 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 TT$ (Rp 307,056) | Rp 344,694 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 TT$ (Rp 33,318) | Rp 18,943 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 TT$ (Rp 35,518) | Rp 15,178 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,229 TT$ (Rp 17,879,134) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,899 TT$ (Rp 9,644,497) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,048 TT$ (Rp 2,592,993) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,701 TT$ (Rp 14,100,016) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,987 TT$ (Rp 7,386,613) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 790 TT$ (Rp 1,955,139) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 TT$ (Rp 422,812) | Rp 378,883 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 TT$ (Rp 9,893,238) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 209% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 710 TT$ (Rp 1,754,825) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (Rp 148,399) | Rp 91,402 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 83,441 | - | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 371 TT$ (Rp 916,678) | Rp 651,126 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (Rp 1,033,537) | Rp 458,661 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 TT$ (Rp 1,483,986) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 TT$ (Rp 3,492,189) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 119% 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 570,802,734) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (Rp 17,313) | Rp 12,092 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (Rp 989,324) | Rp 199,904 | + 395% | |
| Personal Care | + 258% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 258% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (Rp 105,746) | Rp 22,456 | + 371% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (Rp 707,955) | Rp 96,147 | + 636% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (Rp 776,261) | Rp 264,826 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (Rp 130,807) | Rp 66,604 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (Rp 77,871) | Rp 26,592 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (Rp 97,294) | Rp 33,023 | + 195% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (Rp 37,113) | Rp 27,953 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (Rp 79,330) | Rp 21,349 | + 272% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (Rp 238,423) | Rp 84,361 | + 183% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 128% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 TT$ (Rp 618,327) | Rp 261,890 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (Rp 264,493) | Rp 96,262 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (Rp 668,526) | Rp 496,791 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 TT$ (Rp 2,967,971) | Rp 397,663 | + 646% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 TT$ (Rp 192,672) | Rp 149,637 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (Rp 70,850) | Rp 38,785 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (Rp 59,289) | Rp 50,891 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (Rp 7,419,929) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (Rp 2,935) | Rp 2,388 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (Rp 989,324) | Rp 433,566 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (Rp 81,619) | Rp 43,715 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 457 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia
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