Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Sweden
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| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 TT$ (81 kr) | 114 kr | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 TT$ (66 kr) | 90 kr | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 TT$ (37 kr) | 53 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 TT$ (22 kr) | 13 kr | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 TT$ (50 kr) | 38 kr | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 TT$ (34 kr) | 34 kr | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 TT$ (39 kr) | 51 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 TT$ (55 kr) | 27 kr | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 TT$ (15 kr) | 12 kr | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 TT$ (26 kr) | 17 kr | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 163 TT$ (250 kr) | 99 kr | + 153% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ (17 kr) | 22 kr | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (18 kr) | 21 kr | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 12% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,566 TT$ (13,195 kr) | 16,664 kr | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,337 TT$ (8,220 kr) | 12,453 kr | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ (555 kr) | 1,030 kr | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,057 TT$ (7,790 kr) | 9,926 kr | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,792 TT$ (4,300 kr) | 6,682 kr | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ (339 kr) | 562 kr | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 341 TT$ (525 kr) | 287 kr | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,800 TT$ (5,853 kr) | 3,242 kr | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ (1,407 kr) | 1,113 kr | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ (109 kr) | 150 kr | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 TT$ (62 kr) | 164 kr | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 26% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 TT$ (693 kr) | 863 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 TT$ (462 kr) | 309 kr | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,062 TT$ (1,636 kr) | 887 kr | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 926 TT$ (1,427 kr) | 1,180 kr | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 19% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,266 TT$ (285,376 kr) | 261,139 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 TT$ (9 kr) | 19 kr | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 379 TT$ (584 kr) | 754 kr | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 109% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 TT$ (53 kr) | 70 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ (470 kr) | 100 kr | + 370% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 481 TT$ (741 kr) | 249 kr | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50 TT$ (77 kr) | 33 kr | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 TT$ (58 kr) | 35 kr | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (74 kr) | 33 kr | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (20 kr) | 22 kr | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 TT$ (62 kr) | 20 kr | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 91 TT$ (140 kr) | 281 kr | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 20% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 TT$ (1,078 kr) | 478 kr | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 TT$ (170 kr) | 284 kr | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 240 TT$ (370 kr) | 810 kr | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 704 TT$ (1,085 kr) | 902 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 TT$ (101 kr) | 138 kr | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (45 kr) | 41 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 TT$ (50 kr) | 71 kr | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (4,621 kr) | 7,113 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (1.83 kr) | 1.62 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 366 TT$ (564 kr) | 333 kr | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 67 kr | - | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 567 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in Sweden
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