- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ (¥911) | ¥1,006 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 TT$ (¥728) | ¥711 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 TT$ (¥497) | ¥445 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (¥194) | ¥198 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 TT$ (¥394) | ¥270 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (¥282) | ¥689 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (¥883) | ¥889 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 TT$ (¥356) | ¥637 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (¥135) | ¥430 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (¥176) | ¥262 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 139 TT$ (¥2,258) | ¥1,549 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (¥173) | ¥212 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 TT$ (¥230) | ¥195 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,414 TT$ (¥136,260) | ¥242,113 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,124 TT$ (¥131,563) | ¥121,422 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 798 TT$ (¥12,928) | ¥21,895 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,347 TT$ (¥118,980) | ¥116,929 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,225 TT$ (¥52,226) | ¥79,022 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 467 TT$ (¥7,557) | ¥12,611 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 251 TT$ (¥4,073) | ¥4,156 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,052 TT$ (¥65,622) | ¥55,558 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,272 TT$ (¥20,606) | ¥16,830 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 TT$ (¥1,734) | ¥693 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 TT$ (¥635) | ¥1,827 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 529 TT$ (¥8,564) | ¥7,207 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 431 TT$ (¥6,975) | ¥4,012 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 760 TT$ (¥12,307) | ¥8,544 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 753 TT$ (¥12,191) | ¥15,007 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 387,500 TT$ (¥6,275,171) | ¥2,657,440 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.60 TT$ (¥74) | ¥147 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 362 TT$ (¥5,861) | ¥11,877 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (¥575) | ¥1,278 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ (¥2,753) | ¥1,016 | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 295 TT$ (¥4,776) | ¥4,123 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ (¥745) | ¥630 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ (¥452) | ¥711 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (¥783) | ¥484 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ (¥348) | ¥145 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (¥318) | ¥213 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 TT$ (¥923) | ¥2,946 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 241 TT$ (¥3,896) | ¥4,119 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 TT$ (¥1,528) | ¥3,373 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 371 TT$ (¥6,002) | ¥12,005 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560 TT$ (¥9,062) | ¥8,157 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 TT$ (¥771) | ¥903 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (¥484) | ¥498 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (¥223) | ¥551 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (¥91,322) | ¥49,094 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 TT$ (¥27) | ¥56 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 387 TT$ (¥6,273) | ¥10,056 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 TT$ (¥813) | ¥474 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 16% cheaper than in Japan
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