Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 295 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 TT$ (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 164 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 TT$ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 68 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 28 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 TT$ (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 47 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 TT$ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 34 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47 TT$ (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 90 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 TT$ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 47 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 TT$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 34 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 29 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125 TT$ (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 287 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 TT$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 37 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 TT$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 27 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,371 TT$ (Mex$ 15,217) | Mex$ 21,230 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,899 TT$ (Mex$ 11,048) | Mex$ 11,160 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,048 TT$ (Mex$ 2,970) | Mex$ 1,248 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,440 TT$ (Mex$ 15,413) | Mex$ 13,806 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,940 TT$ (Mex$ 11,163) | Mex$ 7,216 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 790 TT$ (Mex$ 2,240) | Mex$ 802 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 TT$ (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 423 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 TT$ (Mex$ 11,332) | Mex$ 5,857 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 710 TT$ (Mex$ 2,010) | Mex$ 2,734 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 120 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 119 | - | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 77% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 542 TT$ (Mex$ 1,535) | Mex$ 966 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (Mex$ 1,184) | Mex$ 662 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (Mex$ 2,100) | Mex$ 1,717 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,497 TT$ (Mex$ 4,242) | Mex$ 1,381 | + 207% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 59% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ (Mex$ 653,839) | Mex$ 359,752 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (Mex$ 1,133) | Mex$ 602 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 81% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 83 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 219 | + 269% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 715 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 76 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 64 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 73 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 38 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 36 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 284 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 TT$ (Mex$ 708) | Mex$ 375 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 166 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (Mex$ 766) | Mex$ 803 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (Mex$ 1,861) | Mex$ 866 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 TT$ (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 185 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 88 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 54 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (Mex$ 8,499) | Mex$ 10,858 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (Mex$ 3.36) | Mex$ 3.19 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (Mex$ 1,133) | Mex$ 960 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 77 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,135 prices entered by 782 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 35% more expensive than in Mexico
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