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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 44% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 TT$ (kr 67) | kr 201 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (kr 55) | kr 115 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 TT$ (kr 35) | kr 65 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (kr 16) | kr 19 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 TT$ (kr 40) | kr 48 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 TT$ (kr 21) | kr 37 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 TT$ (kr 47) | kr 65 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 TT$ (kr 23) | kr 30 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (kr 11) | kr 23 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (kr 15) | kr 32 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 167 TT$ (kr 226) | kr 177 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 TT$ (kr 16) | kr 39 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (kr 16) | kr 25 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 52% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,390 TT$ (kr 9,993) | kr 21,694 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,883 TT$ (kr 5,251) | kr 16,077 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 620 TT$ (kr 839) | kr 2,309 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,874 TT$ (kr 7,942) | kr 13,469 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,001 TT$ (kr 4,058) | kr 10,329 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 339 TT$ (kr 458) | kr 1,768 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 250 TT$ (kr 338) | kr 272 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,696 TT$ (kr 4,997) | kr 3,902 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 937 TT$ (kr 1,267) | kr 1,180 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 131 TT$ (kr 177) | kr 109 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 TT$ (kr 40) | kr 255 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 12% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 473 TT$ (kr 639) | kr 919 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 410 TT$ (kr 554) | kr 353 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 714 TT$ (kr 966) | kr 977 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 553 TT$ (kr 747) | kr 1,497 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 8% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 333,289 TT$ (kr 450,651) | kr 310,882 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.77 TT$ (kr 6) | kr 16 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 447 TT$ (kr 604) | kr 748 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 22% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 TT$ (kr 46) | kr 69 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 TT$ (kr 222) | kr 113 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 319 TT$ (kr 431) | kr 681 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 TT$ (kr 41) | kr 33 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 TT$ (kr 28) | kr 37 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (kr 53) | kr 43 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (kr 21) | kr 33 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ (kr 25) | kr 26 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 TT$ (kr 68) | kr 362 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 316 TT$ (kr 427) | kr 575 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99 TT$ (kr 133) | kr 268 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 310 TT$ (kr 419) | kr 909 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 715 TT$ (kr 967) | kr 923 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 TT$ (kr 66) | kr 134 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (kr 39) | kr 51 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 TT$ (kr 20) | kr 89 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,000 TT$ (kr 4,056) | kr 4,305 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.02 TT$ (kr 1.38) | kr 1.48 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 355 TT$ (kr 480) | kr 446 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 37 TT$ (kr 49) | kr 125 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,721 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 33% cheaper than in Norway
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