Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 TT$ (4,330 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 TT$ (3,189 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 TT$ (2,175 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (1,073 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 TT$ (1,946 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 TT$ (1,713 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 TT$ (2,980 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 TT$ (2,331 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 TT$ (654 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 TT$ (1,141 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 180 TT$ (12,258 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 264% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 TT$ (975 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 TT$ (649 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,732 TT$ (1,001,794 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,843 TT$ (397,351 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 TT$ (47,841 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,736 TT$ (594,045 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,342 TT$ (295,238 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430 TT$ (29,274 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 TT$ (15,590 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,168 TT$ (283,405 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,299 TT$ (88,337 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (4,080 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 TT$ (17,000 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 1033% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 131% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 440 TT$ (29,951 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 254% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (28,415 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (50,411 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 819 TT$ (55,696 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ (15,693,342 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (445 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (27,200 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 195% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (2,907 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 660% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (19,464 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 1095% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (21,342 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (3,596 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (2,141 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (2,675 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (1,020 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (2,181 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 229% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (6,555 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 514 TT$ (34,936 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 309% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (7,272 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (18,380 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (44,671 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 201 TT$ (13,679 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 323% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (1,948 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (1,630 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (204,000 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (81 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (27,200 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 519 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 537 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria
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