Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 TT$ (¥1,321) | ¥1,027 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 TT$ (¥1,329) | ¥808 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 TT$ (¥783) | ¥613 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (¥360) | ¥220 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 TT$ (¥856) | ¥323 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 TT$ (¥659) | ¥613 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47 TT$ (¥1,032) | ¥1,107 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 TT$ (¥440) | ¥766 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 TT$ (¥298) | ¥468 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (¥274) | ¥304 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 TT$ (¥2,733) | ¥1,290 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 TT$ (¥297) | ¥218 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 TT$ (¥316) | ¥191 | + 65% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,229 TT$ (¥159,117) | ¥365,082 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,899 TT$ (¥85,832) | ¥197,136 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,048 TT$ (¥23,077) | ¥19,132 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,701 TT$ (¥125,484) | ¥174,888 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,987 TT$ (¥65,738) | ¥112,259 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 790 TT$ (¥17,400) | ¥12,528 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 TT$ (¥3,763) | ¥4,254 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 TT$ (¥88,046) | ¥74,559 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 710 TT$ (¥15,617) | ¥25,414 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (¥1,321) | ¥1,338 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 371 TT$ (¥8,158) | ¥8,708 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (¥9,198) | ¥5,103 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 TT$ (¥13,207) | ¥9,892 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 TT$ (¥31,079) | ¥12,189 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ (¥5,079,905) | ¥3,079,890 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (¥154) | ¥170 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (¥8,805) | ¥9,221 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (¥941) | ¥2,133 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (¥6,301) | ¥2,551 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (¥6,908) | ¥6,000 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (¥1,164) | ¥1,337 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (¥693) | ¥930 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (¥866) | ¥622 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (¥330) | ¥224 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (¥706) | ¥188 | + 276% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (¥2,122) | ¥4,604 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 TT$ (¥5,503) | ¥4,908 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (¥2,354) | ¥3,873 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (¥5,950) | ¥7,212 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 TT$ (¥26,414) | ¥8,269 | + 219% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 TT$ (¥1,715) | ¥1,244 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (¥631) | ¥547 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (¥528) | ¥674 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (¥66,034) | ¥51,659 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (¥26) | ¥52 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (¥8,805) | ¥9,530 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (¥726) | ¥600 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 508 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in Japan
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