Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Japan
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 TT$ (¥1,311) | ¥1,023 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 TT$ (¥966) | ¥714 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 TT$ (¥658) | ¥519 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (¥325) | ¥198 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 TT$ (¥589) | ¥315 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 TT$ (¥519) | ¥629 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 TT$ (¥902) | ¥962 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 TT$ (¥706) | ¥902 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 TT$ (¥198) | ¥574 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 TT$ (¥345) | ¥285 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 180 TT$ (¥3,711) | ¥1,252 | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 TT$ (¥295) | ¥179 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 TT$ (¥196) | ¥206 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,732 TT$ (¥303,288) | ¥306,878 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,843 TT$ (¥120,296) | ¥171,772 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 TT$ (¥14,484) | ¥28,417 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,736 TT$ (¥179,844) | ¥157,603 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,342 TT$ (¥89,382) | ¥82,713 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430 TT$ (¥8,863) | ¥24,082 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 TT$ (¥4,720) | ¥4,709 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,168 TT$ (¥85,799) | ¥47,482 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,299 TT$ (¥26,743) | ¥32,093 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (¥1,235) | ¥1,313 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 TT$ (¥5,147) | ¥1,878 | + 174% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 57% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 440 TT$ (¥9,068) | ¥6,136 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (¥8,603) | ¥5,199 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (¥15,262) | ¥8,989 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 819 TT$ (¥16,862) | ¥13,588 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ (¥4,751,081) | ¥2,700,660 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (¥135) | ¥165 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (¥8,235) | ¥10,143 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (¥880) | ¥2,497 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (¥5,893) | ¥1,967 | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (¥6,461) | ¥5,380 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (¥1,089) | ¥650 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (¥648) | ¥938 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (¥810) | ¥702 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (¥309) | ¥216 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (¥660) | ¥216 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (¥1,985) | ¥4,060 | - 51% | |
| 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 | 514 TT$ (¥10,577) | ¥4,579 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (¥2,202) | ¥3,600 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (¥5,564) | ¥4,000 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (¥13,524) | ¥5,999 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 201 TT$ (¥4,141) | ¥954 | + 334% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (¥590) | ¥472 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (¥493) | ¥583 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (¥61,760) | ¥67,950 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (¥24) | ¥52 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (¥8,235) | ¥9,405 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥592 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 959 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 8% more expensive than in Japan
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