- 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 | 50 TT$ (kr 61) | kr 220 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 TT$ (kr 54) | kr 114 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 TT$ (kr 37) | kr 73 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (kr 14) | kr 19 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 TT$ (kr 31) | kr 50 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 TT$ (kr 23) | kr 32 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (kr 66) | kr 63 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 TT$ (kr 27) | kr 28 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 TT$ (kr 10) | kr 21 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 TT$ (kr 12) | kr 31 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 139 TT$ (kr 169) | kr 166 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (kr 13) | kr 38 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 TT$ (kr 16) | kr 22 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 47% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,153 TT$ (kr 8,676) | kr 20,618 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,180 TT$ (kr 5,070) | kr 14,625 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 798 TT$ (kr 968) | kr 2,890 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,619 TT$ (kr 10,454) | kr 13,430 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,225 TT$ (kr 3,912) | kr 10,723 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 467 TT$ (kr 566) | kr 1,133 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 TT$ (kr 354) | kr 314 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,052 TT$ (kr 4,915) | kr 3,579 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,272 TT$ (kr 1,543) | kr 890 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 TT$ (kr 129) | kr 158 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 TT$ (kr 51) | kr 275 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 7% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 502 TT$ (kr 609) | kr 1,027 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 414 TT$ (kr 502) | kr 435 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 868 TT$ (kr 1,053) | kr 1,115 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 899 TT$ (kr 1,091) | kr 1,507 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 21% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 387,500 TT$ (kr 470,003) | kr 333,057 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.23 TT$ (kr 5.13) | kr 15 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 TT$ (kr 425) | kr 731 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 15% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (kr 43) | kr 73 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ (kr 206) | kr 181 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 294 TT$ (kr 356) | kr 443 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ (kr 56) | kr 45 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ (kr 34) | kr 39 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (kr 59) | kr 44 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ (kr 26) | kr 24 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (kr 24) | kr 28 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 TT$ (kr 71) | kr 375 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 27% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 249 TT$ (kr 302) | kr 504 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96 TT$ (kr 116) | kr 254 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 256 TT$ (kr 311) | kr 974 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 549 TT$ (kr 666) | kr 889 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47 TT$ (kr 58) | kr 135 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 TT$ (kr 42) | kr 49 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (kr 17) | kr 87 | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (kr 6,840) | kr 4,359 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.83 TT$ (kr 2.22) | kr 2.23 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 409 TT$ (kr 496) | kr 498 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 55 TT$ (kr 67) | kr 121 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 35% cheaper than in Norway
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