Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Japan
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 TT$ (¥986) | ¥1,145 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 TT$ (¥805) | ¥719 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 TT$ (¥454) | ¥437 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 TT$ (¥251) | ¥211 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ (¥526) | ¥282 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 TT$ (¥418) | ¥815 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 TT$ (¥475) | ¥951 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 TT$ (¥676) | ¥984 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 TT$ (¥180) | ¥421 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (¥232) | ¥268 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121 TT$ (¥2,301) | ¥1,770 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ (¥205) | ¥217 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (¥226) | ¥225 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,566 TT$ (¥162,523) | ¥194,768 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,337 TT$ (¥101,244) | ¥126,641 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ (¥6,840) | ¥21,178 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,057 TT$ (¥95,943) | ¥142,258 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,792 TT$ (¥52,961) | ¥80,836 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ (¥4,169) | ¥13,643 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 341 TT$ (¥6,471) | ¥3,988 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,359 TT$ (¥63,718) | ¥59,521 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ (¥17,326) | ¥17,809 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ (¥1,342) | ¥665 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 TT$ (¥759) | ¥2,700 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 351 TT$ (¥6,663) | ¥7,941 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 TT$ (¥5,692) | ¥4,162 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 897 TT$ (¥17,018) | ¥7,471 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 695 TT$ (¥13,189) | ¥15,388 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 198,896 TT$ (¥3,773,451) | ¥2,576,380 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.13 TT$ (¥97) | ¥161 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 379 TT$ (¥7,199) | ¥16,725 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 51% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 TT$ (¥474) | ¥1,370 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ (¥5,791) | ¥1,955 | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 TT$ (¥13,280) | ¥3,523 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 TT$ (¥228) | ¥2,205 | - 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (¥568) | ¥648 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 TT$ (¥631) | ¥409 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (¥244) | ¥143 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 TT$ (¥759) | ¥184 | + 313% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80 TT$ (¥1,518) | ¥3,583 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 TT$ (¥13,280) | ¥4,280 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 TT$ (¥1,840) | ¥3,593 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 TT$ (¥9,486) | ¥20,657 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 737 TT$ (¥13,978) | ¥6,242 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 TT$ (¥759) | ¥1,034 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 TT$ (¥504) | ¥533 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 TT$ (¥232) | ¥526 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (¥56,916) | ¥58,872 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (¥23) | ¥41 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 366 TT$ (¥6,949) | ¥11,178 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 TT$ (¥875) | ¥554 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 15% cheaper than in Japan
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