- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ (3,045 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 TT$ (2,430 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 TT$ (1,661 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (649 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ (1,369 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (941 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (2,947 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 TT$ (1,190 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (451 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 TT$ (553 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 139 TT$ (7,541 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (578 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 TT$ (730 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,414 TT$ (455,042 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,124 TT$ (439,355 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 798 TT$ (43,173 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,347 TT$ (397,337 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,225 TT$ (174,408 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 467 TT$ (25,237 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 TT$ (15,778 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,052 TT$ (219,146 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,272 TT$ (68,814 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 TT$ (5,792 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 426% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 TT$ (2,120 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 529 TT$ (28,599 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 321% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 431 TT$ (23,293 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 750 TT$ (40,560 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 753 TT$ (40,712 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 387,500 TT$ (20,956,023 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 283% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.38 TT$ (237 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 TT$ (18,928 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (1,920 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ (9,194 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 376% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 295 TT$ (15,950 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ (2,488 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ (1,510 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (2,614 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ (1,162 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (1,064 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 TT$ (3,081 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 227 TT$ (12,262 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 TT$ (5,038 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 371 TT$ (20,043 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 551 TT$ (29,816 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 TT$ (2,573 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 TT$ (1,724 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (744 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (304,971 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 TT$ (90 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 387 TT$ (20,949 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 TT$ (2,715 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 477% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,632 prices entered by 146 different people.
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria
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