- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ (3,012 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 TT$ (2,407 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 TT$ (1,645 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (642 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 TT$ (1,304 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (931 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (2,918 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 TT$ (1,178 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (447 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (581 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 139 TT$ (7,467 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (573 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 TT$ (760 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,414 TT$ (450,579 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,124 TT$ (435,046 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 798 TT$ (42,750 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,347 TT$ (393,440 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,225 TT$ (172,698 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 467 TT$ (24,990 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 251 TT$ (13,467 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,052 TT$ (216,997 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,272 TT$ (68,139 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 TT$ (5,735 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 361% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 TT$ (2,099 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 529 TT$ (28,318 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 336% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 431 TT$ (23,065 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 760 TT$ (40,698 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 753 TT$ (40,312 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 387,500 TT$ (20,750,507 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 279% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.60 TT$ (246 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 362 TT$ (19,381 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (1,901 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ (9,103 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 423% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 295 TT$ (15,793 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ (2,463 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ (1,495 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (2,588 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ (1,150 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (1,053 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 TT$ (3,051 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 241 TT$ (12,883 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 TT$ (5,054 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 371 TT$ (19,846 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560 TT$ (29,966 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 TT$ (2,548 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (1,600 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (736 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (301,980 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 TT$ (89 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 387 TT$ (20,744 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 TT$ (2,688 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 468% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria
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