Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 TT$ (2,756 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (2,344 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 TT$ (1,056 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 TT$ (651 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 TT$ (1,564 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 TT$ (1,132 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 TT$ (1,688 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 TT$ (981 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 TT$ (408 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (661 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 146 TT$ (8,394 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ (563 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (641 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,160 TT$ (353,468 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,820 TT$ (219,193 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 235 TT$ (13,504 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,100 TT$ (235,222 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,646 TT$ (151,815 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 201 TT$ (11,537 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242 TT$ (13,911 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,471 TT$ (199,148 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 878 TT$ (50,405 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141 TT$ (8,101 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 711% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 TT$ (1,688 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 426 TT$ (24,466 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 385% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 292 TT$ (16,739 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 647 TT$ (37,120 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 499 TT$ (28,659 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 133% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 262,085 TT$ (15,037,711 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 547% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.26 TT$ (302 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 417 TT$ (23,936 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 111% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 TT$ (1,949 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 TT$ (9,416 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 319 TT$ (18,303 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 TT$ (1,741 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 TT$ (1,182 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (2,232 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (873 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ (1,075 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 TT$ (3,025 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 TT$ (21,480 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 392% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99 TT$ (5,663 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 310 TT$ (17,776 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 838 TT$ (48,086 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 TT$ (2,641 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (1,716 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (818 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (172,132 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.02 TT$ (59 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 346 TT$ (19,878 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 TT$ (1,940 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 327% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,194 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria
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