- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ (¥942) | ¥1,037 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 TT$ (¥752) | ¥692 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 TT$ (¥514) | ¥436 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (¥201) | ¥203 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ (¥424) | ¥287 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (¥291) | ¥777 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (¥912) | ¥927 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 TT$ (¥368) | ¥688 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (¥140) | ¥416 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 TT$ (¥171) | ¥277 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 139 TT$ (¥2,333) | ¥1,538 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (¥179) | ¥199 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 TT$ (¥226) | ¥198 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,414 TT$ (¥140,770) | ¥223,053 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,124 TT$ (¥135,917) | ¥126,664 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 798 TT$ (¥13,356) | ¥21,159 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,347 TT$ (¥122,919) | ¥113,754 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,225 TT$ (¥53,954) | ¥74,885 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 467 TT$ (¥7,807) | ¥12,611 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 TT$ (¥4,881) | ¥4,094 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,052 TT$ (¥67,794) | ¥55,558 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,272 TT$ (¥21,288) | ¥16,830 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 TT$ (¥1,792) | ¥693 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 TT$ (¥656) | ¥1,849 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 529 TT$ (¥8,847) | ¥6,923 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 431 TT$ (¥7,206) | ¥4,304 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 750 TT$ (¥12,548) | ¥8,395 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 753 TT$ (¥12,594) | ¥13,972 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 387,500 TT$ (¥6,482,882) | ¥2,510,720 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.38 TT$ (¥73) | ¥145 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 TT$ (¥5,856) | ¥11,257 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (¥594) | ¥1,278 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ (¥2,844) | ¥1,016 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 295 TT$ (¥4,934) | ¥3,622 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ (¥770) | ¥612 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ (¥467) | ¥707 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (¥809) | ¥455 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ (¥359) | ¥137 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (¥329) | ¥217 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 TT$ (¥953) | ¥2,939 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 227 TT$ (¥3,793) | ¥4,071 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 TT$ (¥1,558) | ¥3,365 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 371 TT$ (¥6,200) | ¥14,181 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 551 TT$ (¥9,224) | ¥7,768 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 TT$ (¥796) | ¥964 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 TT$ (¥533) | ¥487 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (¥230) | ¥586 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (¥94,345) | ¥49,094 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 TT$ (¥28) | ¥56 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 387 TT$ (¥6,481) | ¥10,339 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 TT$ (¥840) | ¥468 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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