Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 158% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 158% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 TT$ (13,646 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 TT$ (13,732 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 TT$ (8,093 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (3,714 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 TT$ (8,841 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 TT$ (6,806 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47 TT$ (10,660 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 TT$ (4,549 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 TT$ (3,079 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (2,827 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 TT$ (28,234 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 TT$ (3,064 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 TT$ (3,266 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,229 TT$ (1,644,020 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,899 TT$ (886,830 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,048 TT$ (238,431 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,701 TT$ (1,296,523 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,987 TT$ (679,213 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 790 TT$ (179,779 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 TT$ (38,878 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 TT$ (909,702 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 710 TT$ (161,360 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (13,646 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 522% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 423% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 423% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 371 TT$ (84,290 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 395% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (95,036 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 506% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 TT$ (136,455 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 TT$ (321,113 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 542% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 164% 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$ (52,486,392 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 950% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (1,592 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (90,970 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 359% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 359% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (9,724 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (65,098 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 3582% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (71,379 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (12,028 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (7,160 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 309% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (8,946 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (3,413 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (7,295 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 445% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (21,923 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 504% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 151% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 TT$ (56,856 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (24,321 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (61,472 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 304% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 TT$ (272,911 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 549% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 TT$ (17,717 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 290% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (6,515 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (5,452 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (682,276 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (270 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (90,970 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 351% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (7,505 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 211 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria
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