Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Nigeria
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 TT$ (2,913 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (2,326 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 TT$ (1,206 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 TT$ (717 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ (1,563 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 TT$ (1,235 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 TT$ (1,404 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 TT$ (1,997 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 TT$ (532 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (599 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 144 TT$ (8,070 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ (607 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (633 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,915 TT$ (443,661 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,993 TT$ (279,856 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ (20,208 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,057 TT$ (283,456 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,792 TT$ (156,470 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ (12,318 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 301 TT$ (16,878 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,359 TT$ (188,250 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ (51,187 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ (3,966 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 TT$ (1,682 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 351 TT$ (19,686 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 TT$ (16,815 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 786 TT$ (44,048 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 555 TT$ (31,083 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 216,061 TT$ (12,110,492 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.29 TT$ (296 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 379 TT$ (21,269 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 77 TT$ (4,307 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ (17,110 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 531% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 TT$ (16,815 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 TT$ (673 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (1,678 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 TT$ (1,863 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (721 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 TT$ (649 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 TT$ (2,998 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 TT$ (22,043 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 91 TT$ (5,107 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 TT$ (28,026 ₦) | 17,051 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 847 TT$ (47,474 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 TT$ (2,761 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 TT$ (1,384 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 TT$ (660 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (168,154 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (67 ₦) | 35 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 366 TT$ (20,530 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 TT$ (2,585 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 378% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 749 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria
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