Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 TT$ (¥712) | ¥1,041 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 TT$ (¥688) | ¥713 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 TT$ (¥301) | ¥467 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 TT$ (¥186) | ¥215 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 TT$ (¥446) | ¥287 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 TT$ (¥323) | ¥484 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 TT$ (¥481) | ¥1,246 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 TT$ (¥280) | ¥610 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 TT$ (¥116) | ¥381 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (¥188) | ¥267 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 146 TT$ (¥2,392) | ¥1,801 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ (¥160) | ¥223 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (¥183) | ¥242 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,137 TT$ (¥116,711) | ¥197,391 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,820 TT$ (¥62,471) | ¥112,128 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 201 TT$ (¥3,284) | ¥15,296 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,100 TT$ (¥67,039) | ¥119,023 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,646 TT$ (¥43,268) | ¥92,673 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 201 TT$ (¥3,288) | ¥11,742 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242 TT$ (¥3,963) | ¥3,714 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,471 TT$ (¥56,758) | ¥37,069 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 878 TT$ (¥14,366) | ¥10,892 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141 TT$ (¥2,309) | ¥749 | + 208% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 TT$ (¥481) | ¥1,906 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 426 TT$ (¥6,973) | ¥6,528 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 292 TT$ (¥4,771) | ¥4,644 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 647 TT$ (¥10,579) | ¥7,956 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 499 TT$ (¥8,168) | ¥13,013 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 262,085 TT$ (¥4,285,788) | ¥2,936,380 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.09 TT$ (¥83) | ¥143 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 417 TT$ (¥6,822) | ¥9,633 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 TT$ (¥555) | ¥1,406 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 TT$ (¥2,684) | ¥929 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 319 TT$ (¥5,216) | ¥8,740 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 TT$ (¥496) | ¥554 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 TT$ (¥337) | ¥669 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (¥636) | ¥525 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (¥249) | ¥218 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ (¥306) | ¥251 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 TT$ (¥820) | ¥2,654 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 316 TT$ (¥5,165) | ¥3,633 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99 TT$ (¥1,614) | ¥3,165 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 310 TT$ (¥5,066) | ¥15,347 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 715 TT$ (¥11,698) | ¥6,734 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 TT$ (¥804) | ¥809 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (¥474) | ¥511 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (¥237) | ¥509 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (¥49,058) | ¥47,454 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.02 TT$ (¥17) | ¥26 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 346 TT$ (¥5,665) | ¥8,766 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 TT$ (¥557) | ¥477 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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