- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 49% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 TT$ (kr 59) | kr 210 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 42 TT$ (kr 49) | kr 107 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 TT$ (kr 33) | kr 73 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (kr 14) | kr 18 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 TT$ (kr 34) | kr 50 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 TT$ (kr 21) | kr 34 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (kr 64) | kr 59 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 TT$ (kr 26) | kr 26 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (kr 9) | kr 19 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (kr 14) | kr 31 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 156 TT$ (kr 182) | kr 165 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (kr 13) | kr 37 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (kr 14) | kr 24 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 46% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,963 TT$ (kr 13,918) | kr 20,109 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,667 TT$ (kr 5,430) | kr 14,623 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783 TT$ (kr 911) | kr 1,930 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,500 TT$ (kr 6,399) | kr 13,066 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,967 TT$ (kr 3,452) | kr 12,070 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 567 TT$ (kr 659) | kr 2,111 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 285 TT$ (kr 332) | kr 318 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,233 TT$ (kr 4,925) | kr 4,440 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,283 TT$ (kr 1,493) | kr 1,441 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 164 TT$ (kr 191) | kr 134 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 TT$ (kr 47) | kr 246 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 10% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 500 TT$ (kr 581) | kr 1,025 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 412 TT$ (kr 479) | kr 407 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 834 TT$ (kr 970) | kr 1,103 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 826 TT$ (kr 961) | kr 1,592 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 31% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 305,044 TT$ (kr 354,918) | kr 323,365 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.97 TT$ (kr 4.62) | kr 15 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 336 TT$ (kr 391) | kr 711 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 2% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 TT$ (kr 95) | kr 49 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 253 TT$ (kr 295) | kr 242 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 269 TT$ (kr 313) | kr 289 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 60 TT$ (kr 70) | kr 35 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 TT$ (kr 38) | kr 46 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 54 TT$ (kr 63) | kr 51 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 TT$ (kr 31) | kr 26 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 TT$ (kr 20) | kr 26 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 TT$ (kr 63) | kr 315 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 20% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 TT$ (kr 418) | kr 447 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 113 TT$ (kr 132) | kr 255 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 250 TT$ (kr 291) | kr 903 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 675 TT$ (kr 785) | kr 868 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 TT$ (kr 68) | kr 129 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33 TT$ (kr 38) | kr 44 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 TT$ (kr 15) | kr 84 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 6,075 TT$ (kr 7,068) | kr 4,924 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.83 TT$ (kr 2.13) | kr 1.76 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 TT$ (kr 407) | kr 532 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 43 TT$ (kr 50) | kr 117 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 36% cheaper than in Norway
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