Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Malta
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in Malta | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Malta | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 98 TT$ (€13) | €25 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 62 TT$ (€8) | €12 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 TT$ (€4.83) | €4.00 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (€2.16) | €1.05 | + 105% | |
12 eggs, large | 31 TT$ (€4.17) | €2.65 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 TT$ (€4.20) | €2.26 | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 TT$ (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 TT$ (€3.27) | €2.50 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 TT$ (€2.53) | €2.00 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 TT$ (€1.86) | €1.75 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152 TT$ (€21) | €12 | + 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 16 TT$ (€2.16) | €2.00 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 TT$ (€2.13) | €1.50 | + 42% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 5% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Malta | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,650 TT$ (€1,989) | €1,768 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,752 TT$ (€781) | €1,464 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,190 TT$ (€162) | €93 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,514 TT$ (€1,156) | €1,093 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,291 TT$ (€583) | €739 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 790 TT$ (€107) | €69 | + 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 TT$ (€23) | €15 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,000 TT$ (€543) | €392 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 710 TT$ (€96) | €120 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 39% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Malta | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 542 TT$ (€74) | €80 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (€57) | €30 | + 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (€101) | €100 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,497 TT$ (€203) | €120 | + 69% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 52% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Malta | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ (€31,336) | €26,952 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (€0.89) | €1.34 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (€54) | €22 | + 142% | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 35% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Malta | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (€5.81) | €12 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (€39) | €20 | + 94% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (€43) | €15 | + 184% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (€4.28) | €3.00 | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (€5.34) | €3.26 | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (€2.04) | €2.87 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (€4.36) | €2.50 | + 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (€13) | €15 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 23% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Malta | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 514 TT$ (€70) | €60 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (€15) | €21 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (€37) | €80 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (€89) | €100 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 201 TT$ (€27) | €9 | + 203% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (€3.89) | €3.50 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (€3.25) | €3.26 | - 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (€407) | €634 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (€0.16) | €0.54 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (€54) | €54 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.31 | - | |
TOTAL | + 8% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 157 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2024.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 8% more expensive than in Malta
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