- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 14% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 TT$ (72 kr) | 109 kr | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 TT$ (60 kr) | 76 kr | - 22% | |
| 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) | 12 kr | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ (34 kr) | 36 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ (22 kr) | 31 kr | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (72 kr) | 52 kr | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 TT$ (29 kr) | 26 kr | + 11% | |
| 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 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 139 TT$ (185 kr) | 98 kr | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 TT$ (14 kr) | 21 kr | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 TT$ (18 kr) | 19 kr | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 21% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,414 TT$ (11,169 kr) | 17,404 kr | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,124 TT$ (10,784 kr) | 11,935 kr | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 798 TT$ (1,060 kr) | 1,190 kr | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,619 TT$ (11,442 kr) | 11,228 kr | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,225 TT$ (4,281 kr) | 8,262 kr | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 467 TT$ (619 kr) | 708 kr | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 TT$ (387 kr) | 230 kr | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,052 TT$ (5,379 kr) | 4,056 kr | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,272 TT$ (1,689 kr) | 1,359 kr | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 TT$ (141 kr) | 77 kr | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 TT$ (55 kr) | 284 kr | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 17% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 502 TT$ (666 kr) | 941 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 414 TT$ (550 kr) | 370 kr | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 868 TT$ (1,152 kr) | 937 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 899 TT$ (1,194 kr) | 1,353 kr | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 11% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 387,500 TT$ (514,381 kr) | 204,869 kr | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.23 TT$ (5.61 kr) | 15 kr | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 TT$ (465 kr) | 837 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$ (47 kr) | 51 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ (226 kr) | 94 kr | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 294 TT$ (390 kr) | 259 kr | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ (61 kr) | 38 kr | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ (37 kr) | 41 kr | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (64 kr) | 29 kr | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ (29 kr) | 23 kr | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (26 kr) | 20 kr | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 TT$ (78 kr) | 301 kr | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 2% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 249 TT$ (331 kr) | 412 kr | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96 TT$ (127 kr) | 257 kr | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 256 TT$ (340 kr) | 895 kr | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 549 TT$ (729 kr) | 757 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47 TT$ (63 kr) | 128 kr | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 TT$ (46 kr) | 39 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (19 kr) | 61 kr | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (7,486 kr) | 4,692 kr | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.83 TT$ (2.43 kr) | 0.92 kr | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 409 TT$ (543 kr) | 411 kr | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 55 TT$ (73 kr) | 63 kr | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 10% cheaper than in Sweden
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