Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ (₨2,296) | ₨731 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60 TT$ (₨2,475) | ₨1,041 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 TT$ (₨1,459) | ₨528 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (₨669) | ₨214 | + 213% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 TT$ (₨1,591) | ₨322 | + 394% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 TT$ (₨1,227) | ₨149 | + 722% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47 TT$ (₨1,921) | ₨1,081 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 TT$ (₨820) | ₨309 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 TT$ (₨555) | ₨90 | + 519% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (₨506) | ₨630 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125 TT$ (₨5,109) | ₨2,418 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 TT$ (₨552) | ₨251 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 TT$ (₨589) | ₨149 | + 294% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,371 TT$ (₨220,153) | ₨145,840 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,899 TT$ (₨159,830) | ₨84,435 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,048 TT$ (₨42,972) | ₨28,403 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,440 TT$ (₨222,985) | ₨81,992 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,940 TT$ (₨161,503) | ₨49,088 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 790 TT$ (₨32,401) | ₨20,612 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 TT$ (₨7,007) | ₨2,327 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 TT$ (₨163,952) | ₨66,138 | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 710 TT$ (₨29,081) | ₨30,635 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (₨2,459) | ₨1,207 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,564 | - | |
| Clothes | + 142% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 542 TT$ (₨22,211) | ₨3,990 | + 457% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (₨17,128) | ₨9,761 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (₨30,386) | ₨15,603 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,497 TT$ (₨61,367) | ₨10,887 | + 464% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 169% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ (₨9,459,441) | ₨3,758,550 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (₨287) | ₨285 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (₨16,395) | ₨3,201 | + 412% | |
| Personal Care | + 314% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 314% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (₨1,752) | ₨266 | + 558% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (₨11,732) | ₨697 | + 1584% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (₨12,864) | ₨3,731 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (₨2,168) | ₨812 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (₨1,290) | ₨616 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (₨1,612) | ₨585 | + 176% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (₨615) | ₨350 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (₨1,315) | ₨252 | + 421% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (₨3,951) | ₨691 | + 472% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 13% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 TT$ (₨10,247) | ₨3,554 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (₨4,383) | ₨1,717 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (₨11,079) | ₨6,844 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (₨26,926) | ₨7,013 | + 284% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 TT$ (₨3,193) | ₨2,877 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (₨1,174) | ₨562 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (₨983) | ₨877 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (₨122,964) | ₨70,829 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (₨49) | ₨255 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (₨16,395) | ₨4,288 | + 282% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 TT$ (₨1,353) | ₨448 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,234 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan
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