Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 TT$ (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 287 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 TT$ (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 157 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 TT$ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 73 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 27 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 TT$ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 47 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 TT$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 28 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 TT$ (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 92 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 TT$ (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 49 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 TT$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 TT$ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 29 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 180 TT$ (Mex$ 462) | Mex$ 259 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 TT$ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 34 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 TT$ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,732 TT$ (Mex$ 37,773) | Mex$ 21,533 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,843 TT$ (Mex$ 14,982) | Mex$ 10,591 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 TT$ (Mex$ 1,804) | Mex$ 1,077 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,736 TT$ (Mex$ 22,399) | Mex$ 12,979 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,342 TT$ (Mex$ 11,132) | Mex$ 7,076 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430 TT$ (Mex$ 1,104) | Mex$ 803 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 TT$ (Mex$ 588) | Mex$ 418 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,168 TT$ (Mex$ 10,686) | Mex$ 6,690 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,299 TT$ (Mex$ 3,331) | Mex$ 2,628 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 117 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 TT$ (Mex$ 641) | Mex$ 120 | + 436% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 440 TT$ (Mex$ 1,129) | Mex$ 975 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (Mex$ 1,071) | Mex$ 697 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (Mex$ 1,901) | Mex$ 1,719 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 819 TT$ (Mex$ 2,100) | Mex$ 1,270 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 37% 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$ 591,730) | Mex$ 388,303 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (Mex$ 1,026) | Mex$ 644 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 75% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 89 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (Mex$ 734) | Mex$ 217 | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (Mex$ 805) | Mex$ 640 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 97 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 57 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 71 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 34 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 33 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 230 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 514 TT$ (Mex$ 1,317) | Mex$ 360 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 155 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (Mex$ 693) | Mex$ 822 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (Mex$ 1,684) | Mex$ 767 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 201 TT$ (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 171 | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 80 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 46 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (Mex$ 7,692) | Mex$ 11,693 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (Mex$ 3.04) | Mex$ 2.29 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (Mex$ 1,026) | Mex$ 889 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,605 prices entered by 934 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 44% more expensive than in Mexico
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