Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 TT$ (3,167 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 TT$ (2,587 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 TT$ (1,457 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 TT$ (807 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ (1,690 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 TT$ (1,343 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 TT$ (1,526 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 TT$ (2,171 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 TT$ (578 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (746 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121 TT$ (7,392 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ (657 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (727 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| 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 | 8,566 TT$ (522,010 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,337 TT$ (325,188 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ (21,970 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,057 TT$ (308,161 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,792 TT$ (170,107 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ (13,391 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 341 TT$ (20,785 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,359 TT$ (204,657 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ (55,648 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ (4,311 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 TT$ (2,437 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 351 TT$ (21,402 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 TT$ (18,281 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 897 TT$ (54,661 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 695 TT$ (42,362 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 198,896 TT$ (12,120,028 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.13 TT$ (313 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 379 TT$ (23,123 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 192% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 TT$ (1,523 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ (18,601 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 941% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 TT$ (42,656 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 TT$ (731 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (1,824 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 TT$ (2,026 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (784 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 TT$ (2,437 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 361% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80 TT$ (4,875 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 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 | 700 TT$ (42,656 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 701% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 TT$ (5,911 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 TT$ (30,468 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 737 TT$ (44,896 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 355% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 TT$ (2,437 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 TT$ (1,617 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 TT$ (746 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (182,810 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (72 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 366 TT$ (22,320 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 TT$ (2,810 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 461% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 306 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria
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