Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 35% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 TT$ (kr 75) | kr 201 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 TT$ (kr 62) | kr 121 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 TT$ (kr 34) | kr 72 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 TT$ (kr 21) | kr 20 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 TT$ (kr 47) | kr 48 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 TT$ (kr 32) | kr 35 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 TT$ (kr 36) | kr 58 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 TT$ (kr 51) | kr 29 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 TT$ (kr 14) | kr 21 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 TT$ (kr 24) | kr 32 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 163 TT$ (kr 233) | kr 173 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ (kr 15) | kr 37 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (kr 17) | kr 27 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 47% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,566 TT$ (kr 12,300) | kr 21,527 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,337 TT$ (kr 7,662) | kr 17,092 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ (kr 518) | kr 2,531 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,057 TT$ (kr 7,261) | kr 13,238 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,792 TT$ (kr 4,008) | kr 10,740 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ (kr 316) | kr 1,141 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 341 TT$ (kr 490) | kr 443 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,800 TT$ (kr 5,456) | kr 4,523 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ (kr 1,311) | kr 2,693 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ (kr 102) | kr 94 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 TT$ (kr 57) | kr 496 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 5% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 TT$ (kr 646) | kr 964 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 TT$ (kr 431) | kr 459 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,062 TT$ (kr 1,525) | kr 999 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 926 TT$ (kr 1,330) | kr 1,215 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,266 TT$ (kr 266,003) | kr 356,019 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 TT$ (kr 9) | kr 21 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 379 TT$ (kr 545) | kr 803 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 51% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 TT$ (kr 49) | kr 66 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ (kr 438) | kr 116 | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 481 TT$ (kr 691) | kr 393 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50 TT$ (kr 72) | kr 45 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 TT$ (kr 54) | kr 42 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (kr 69) | kr 41 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (kr 18) | kr 26 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 TT$ (kr 57) | kr 25 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 91 TT$ (kr 131) | kr 496 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 TT$ (kr 1,005) | kr 673 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 TT$ (kr 159) | kr 286 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 240 TT$ (kr 345) | kr 1,389 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 704 TT$ (kr 1,011) | kr 1,067 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 TT$ (kr 94) | kr 167 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (kr 42) | kr 47 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 TT$ (kr 47) | kr 91 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (kr 4,307) | kr 5,902 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (kr 1.70) | kr 1.32 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 366 TT$ (kr 526) | kr 470 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | kr 138 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 30% cheaper than in Norway
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