Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Sweden
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 11% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 98 TT$ (149 kr) | 141 kr | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 62 TT$ (94 kr) | 101 kr | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 TT$ (54 kr) | 67 kr | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (24 kr) | 16 kr | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 31 TT$ (47 kr) | 44 kr | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 TT$ (47 kr) | 42 kr | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 TT$ (85 kr) | 55 kr | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 TT$ (37 kr) | 33 kr | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 TT$ (28 kr) | 16 kr | + 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 TT$ (21 kr) | 20 kr | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152 TT$ (231 kr) | 118 kr | + 97% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 16 TT$ (24 kr) | 24 kr | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 TT$ (24 kr) | 18 kr | + 36% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 10% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,650 TT$ (22,304 kr) | 21,387 kr | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,752 TT$ (8,758 kr) | 15,255 kr | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,190 TT$ (1,812 kr) | 2,449 kr | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,514 TT$ (12,963 kr) | 14,014 kr | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,291 TT$ (6,532 kr) | 9,732 kr | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 790 TT$ (1,204 kr) | 410 kr | + 194% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 TT$ (260 kr) | 324 kr | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,000 TT$ (6,090 kr) | 4,699 kr | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 710 TT$ (1,080 kr) | 1,233 kr | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (91 kr) | 109 kr | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 288 kr | - | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 25% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 542 TT$ (825 kr) | 879 kr | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (636 kr) | 453 kr | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (1,129 kr) | 1,017 kr | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,497 TT$ (2,279 kr) | 1,481 kr | + 54% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 29% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Sweden | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ (351,372 kr) | 348,489 kr | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (10 kr) | 20 kr | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (609 kr) | 917 kr | - 34% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 30% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (65 kr) | 56 kr | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (436 kr) | 259 kr | + 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (478 kr) | 277 kr | + 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (81 kr) | 40 kr | + 100% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (48 kr) | 36 kr | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (60 kr) | 36 kr | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (23 kr) | 41 kr | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (49 kr) | 20 kr | + 150% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (147 kr) | 316 kr | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 25% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 514 TT$ (782 kr) | 488 kr | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (163 kr) | 317 kr | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (412 kr) | 944 kr | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (1,000 kr) | 904 kr | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 201 TT$ (306 kr) | 147 kr | + 108% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (44 kr) | 44 kr | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (36 kr) | 72 kr | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (4,568 kr) | 6,541 kr | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (1.81 kr) | 8 kr | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (609 kr) | 439 kr | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 70 kr | - | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,174 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 11% cheaper than in Sweden
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