Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 TT$ (¥799) | ¥947 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (¥652) | ¥693 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 TT$ (¥398) | ¥417 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (¥194) | ¥204 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ (¥435) | ¥238 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 TT$ (¥304) | ¥653 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 TT$ (¥460) | ¥888 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38 TT$ (¥604) | ¥786 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 TT$ (¥169) | ¥389 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (¥180) | ¥306 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 167 TT$ (¥2,638) | ¥1,339 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ (¥180) | ¥183 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (¥173) | ¥246 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,849 TT$ (¥108,267) | ¥292,182 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,120 TT$ (¥65,125) | ¥166,938 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ (¥5,699) | ¥25,258 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,519 TT$ (¥87,246) | ¥145,026 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,528 TT$ (¥39,956) | ¥81,047 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ (¥3,474) | ¥13,235 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 205 TT$ (¥3,241) | ¥3,869 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,359 TT$ (¥53,092) | ¥55,604 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ (¥14,436) | ¥12,951 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ (¥1,118) | ¥778 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 TT$ (¥474) | ¥2,599 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 TT$ (¥4,776) | ¥6,849 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 222 TT$ (¥3,509) | ¥4,780 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644 TT$ (¥10,179) | ¥8,249 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 222 TT$ (¥3,509) | ¥12,511 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 228,572 TT$ (¥3,613,273) | ¥2,585,890 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.29 TT$ (¥84) | ¥135 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 431 TT$ (¥6,820) | ¥10,445 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 77 TT$ (¥1,215) | ¥1,225 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ (¥4,825) | ¥1,626 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 TT$ (¥4,742) | ¥6,148 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 TT$ (¥190) | ¥812 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (¥473) | ¥655 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 TT$ (¥474) | ¥501 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 TT$ (¥161) | ¥170 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 TT$ (¥183) | ¥229 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 TT$ (¥846) | ¥2,983 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 TT$ (¥6,217) | ¥3,633 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74 TT$ (¥1,165) | ¥3,632 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 TT$ (¥7,904) | ¥12,969 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,152 TT$ (¥18,211) | ¥6,378 | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 TT$ (¥779) | ¥1,122 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (¥474) | ¥432 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 TT$ (¥239) | ¥556 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (¥47,424) | ¥51,985 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 TT$ (¥14) | ¥40 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 397 TT$ (¥6,281) | ¥9,497 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 TT$ (¥729) | ¥525 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 857 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 27% cheaper than in Japan
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