- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 12% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ (76 kr) | 111 kr | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 TT$ (60 kr) | 76 kr | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 TT$ (41 kr) | 54 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (16 kr) | 11 kr | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ (34 kr) | 34 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (23 kr) | 30 kr | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (73 kr) | 51 kr | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 TT$ (30 kr) | 26 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (11 kr) | 11 kr | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 TT$ (14 kr) | 17 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 139 TT$ (187 kr) | 99 kr | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (14 kr) | 21 kr | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 TT$ (18 kr) | 19 kr | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 25% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,414 TT$ (11,293 kr) | 18,296 kr | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,124 TT$ (10,903 kr) | 12,359 kr | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 798 TT$ (1,071 kr) | 1,203 kr | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,347 TT$ (9,861 kr) | 11,603 kr | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,225 TT$ (4,328 kr) | 8,528 kr | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 467 TT$ (626 kr) | 696 kr | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 TT$ (392 kr) | 214 kr | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,052 TT$ (5,438 kr) | 4,004 kr | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,272 TT$ (1,708 kr) | 1,359 kr | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 TT$ (144 kr) | 78 kr | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 TT$ (53 kr) | 285 kr | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 17% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 529 TT$ (710 kr) | 931 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 431 TT$ (578 kr) | 367 kr | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 750 TT$ (1,007 kr) | 936 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 753 TT$ (1,010 kr) | 1,351 kr | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 9% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 387,500 TT$ (520,060 kr) | 202,876 kr | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.38 TT$ (5.87 kr) | 15 kr | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 TT$ (470 kr) | 842 kr | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 23% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (48 kr) | 51 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ (228 kr) | 93 kr | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 295 TT$ (396 kr) | 260 kr | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ (62 kr) | 39 kr | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ (37 kr) | 41 kr | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (65 kr) | 29 kr | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ (29 kr) | 23 kr | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (26 kr) | 21 kr | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 TT$ (76 kr) | 311 kr | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 1% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 227 TT$ (304 kr) | 418 kr | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 TT$ (125 kr) | 257 kr | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 371 TT$ (497 kr) | 895 kr | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 551 TT$ (740 kr) | 760 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 TT$ (64 kr) | 129 kr | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 TT$ (43 kr) | 39 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (18 kr) | 62 kr | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (7,568 kr) | 4,692 kr | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 TT$ (2.24 kr) | 0.94 kr | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 387 TT$ (520 kr) | 415 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 TT$ (67 kr) | 62 kr | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 11% cheaper than in Sweden
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