Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Netherlands
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 98 TT$ (€13) | €15 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 62 TT$ (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 TT$ (€4.81) | €6 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (€2.15) | €1.44 | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 31 TT$ (€4.15) | €4.26 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 TT$ (€4.18) | €2.86 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 TT$ (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 TT$ (€3.25) | €2.60 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 TT$ (€2.51) | €1.94 | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 TT$ (€1.85) | €1.73 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152 TT$ (€21) | €7 | + 195% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 16 TT$ (€2.15) | €3.19 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 TT$ (€2.12) | €2.41 | - 12% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 21% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,650 TT$ (€1,979) | €1,945 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,752 TT$ (€777) | €1,646 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,190 TT$ (€161) | €242 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,514 TT$ (€1,150) | €1,339 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,291 TT$ (€580) | €1,021 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 790 TT$ (€107) | €145 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 TT$ (€23) | €36 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,000 TT$ (€540) | €381 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 710 TT$ (€96) | €156 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €16 | - | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 43% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Netherlands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 542 TT$ (€73) | €79 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (€56) | €32 | + 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (€100) | €91 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,497 TT$ (€202) | €98 | + 106% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 31% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ (€31,184) | €30,991 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (€0.88) | €1.98 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (€54) | €83 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 16% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (€5.78) | €4.32 | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (€39) | €12 | + 222% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (€42) | €62 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (€7) | €5.98 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (€4.25) | €5.22 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (€5.32) | €6 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (€2.03) | €2.44 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (€4.33) | €2.72 | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (€13) | €25 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 10% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 514 TT$ (€69) | €57 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (€14) | €24 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (€37) | €107 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (€89) | €70 | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 201 TT$ (€27) | €14 | + 97% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (€3.87) | €3.26 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (€3.24) | €7 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (€405) | €684 | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (€0.16) | €0.08 | + 100% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (€54) | €35 | + 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €9 | - | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 835 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 12% cheaper than in Netherlands
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