- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 48% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 TT$ (kr 60) | kr 222 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (kr 49) | kr 108 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 TT$ (kr 35) | kr 71 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (kr 14) | kr 19 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 TT$ (kr 32) | kr 50 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 TT$ (kr 22) | kr 34 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (kr 67) | kr 61 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 TT$ (kr 28) | kr 27 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (kr 9) | kr 19 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (kr 14) | kr 31 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 156 TT$ (kr 190) | kr 159 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (kr 14) | kr 38 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (kr 15) | kr 22 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 49% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,467 TT$ (kr 9,075) | kr 20,463 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,667 TT$ (kr 5,672) | kr 14,362 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783 TT$ (kr 952) | kr 2,237 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,967 TT$ (kr 8,468) | kr 13,717 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,967 TT$ (kr 3,606) | kr 10,975 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 567 TT$ (kr 689) | kr 1,263 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 285 TT$ (kr 346) | kr 337 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,233 TT$ (kr 5,145) | kr 3,907 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,283 TT$ (kr 1,560) | kr 893 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 164 TT$ (kr 199) | kr 189 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 TT$ (kr 49) | kr 261 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 6% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 500 TT$ (kr 607) | kr 1,014 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 412 TT$ (kr 501) | kr 419 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 873 TT$ (kr 1,062) | kr 1,106 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 826 TT$ (kr 1,004) | kr 1,540 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 29% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 305,044 TT$ (kr 370,764) | kr 344,144 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.34 TT$ (kr 4.05) | kr 15 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 364 TT$ (kr 443) | kr 722 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 8% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 TT$ (kr 99) | kr 56 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 253 TT$ (kr 308) | kr 212 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 269 TT$ (kr 327) | kr 409 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 60 TT$ (kr 73) | kr 37 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 TT$ (kr 40) | kr 40 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 54 TT$ (kr 65) | kr 38 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 TT$ (kr 33) | kr 26 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 TT$ (kr 21) | kr 26 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 TT$ (kr 61) | kr 327 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 22% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 315 TT$ (kr 383) | kr 498 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 98 TT$ (kr 119) | kr 253 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 250 TT$ (kr 304) | kr 953 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 613 TT$ (kr 744) | kr 935 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 TT$ (kr 71) | kr 131 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33 TT$ (kr 40) | kr 46 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 TT$ (kr 16) | kr 87 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (kr 6,854) | kr 4,519 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.83 TT$ (kr 2.23) | kr 1.60 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 TT$ (kr 425) | kr 497 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 43 TT$ (kr 53) | kr 121 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 36% cheaper than in Norway
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