- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 45% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ (kr 71) | kr 214 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 TT$ (kr 57) | kr 113 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 TT$ (kr 39) | kr 69 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (kr 15) | kr 19 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 TT$ (kr 31) | kr 50 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (kr 22) | kr 31 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (kr 69) | kr 64 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 TT$ (kr 28) | kr 27 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (kr 14) | kr 31 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 139 TT$ (kr 175) | kr 169 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (kr 13) | kr 38 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 TT$ (kr 18) | kr 24 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 43% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,414 TT$ (kr 10,585) | kr 20,632 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,124 TT$ (kr 10,220) | kr 14,640 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 798 TT$ (kr 1,004) | kr 2,743 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,347 TT$ (kr 9,243) | kr 13,359 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,225 TT$ (kr 4,057) | kr 10,328 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 467 TT$ (kr 587) | kr 1,371 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 251 TT$ (kr 316) | kr 309 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,052 TT$ (kr 5,098) | kr 3,744 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,272 TT$ (kr 1,601) | kr 1,054 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 TT$ (kr 135) | kr 107 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 TT$ (kr 49) | kr 267 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 1% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 529 TT$ (kr 665) | kr 985 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 431 TT$ (kr 542) | kr 399 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 760 TT$ (kr 956) | kr 1,083 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 753 TT$ (kr 947) | kr 1,481 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 16% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 387,500 TT$ (kr 487,468) | kr 315,986 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.38 TT$ (kr 5.50) | kr 16 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 362 TT$ (kr 455) | kr 742 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 5% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (kr 45) | kr 73 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ (kr 214) | kr 110 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 295 TT$ (kr 371) | kr 404 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ (kr 58) | kr 38 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ (kr 35) | kr 38 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (kr 61) | kr 43 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ (kr 27) | kr 28 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (kr 25) | kr 27 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 TT$ (kr 72) | kr 337 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 241 TT$ (kr 303) | kr 503 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 94 TT$ (kr 119) | kr 264 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 371 TT$ (kr 466) | kr 872 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560 TT$ (kr 704) | kr 848 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 TT$ (kr 60) | kr 138 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (kr 38) | kr 49 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (kr 17) | kr 86 | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (kr 7,094) | kr 4,358 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 TT$ (kr 2.10) | kr 2.39 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 387 TT$ (kr 487) | kr 473 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 TT$ (kr 63) | kr 123 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 09, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,013 prices entered by 234 different people.
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 32% cheaper than in Norway
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