- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 10% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 TT$ (69 kr) | 108 kr | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 43 TT$ (59 kr) | 75 kr | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 TT$ (36 kr) | 54 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (16 kr) | 11 kr | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 TT$ (36 kr) | 35 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 TT$ (27 kr) | 31 kr | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (75 kr) | 53 kr | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 TT$ (31 kr) | 26 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 TT$ (12 kr) | 10 kr | + 18% | |
| 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 | 160 TT$ (217 kr) | 99 kr | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (15 kr) | 21 kr | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 TT$ (18 kr) | 19 kr | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 30% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,543 TT$ (10,249 kr) | 17,703 kr | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,667 TT$ (6,341 kr) | 12,280 kr | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783 TT$ (1,064 kr) | 1,070 kr | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,967 TT$ (9,467 kr) | 11,659 kr | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,967 TT$ (4,031 kr) | 8,283 kr | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 567 TT$ (770 kr) | 678 kr | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 303 TT$ (412 kr) | 240 kr | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,944 TT$ (5,359 kr) | 4,032 kr | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,350 TT$ (1,834 kr) | 1,317 kr | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 128 TT$ (174 kr) | 76 kr | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 TT$ (55 kr) | 279 kr | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 22% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 501 TT$ (681 kr) | 934 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 430 TT$ (585 kr) | 370 kr | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 873 TT$ (1,187 kr) | 939 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 826 TT$ (1,123 kr) | 1,363 kr | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 18% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 305,044 TT$ (414,508 kr) | 205,856 kr | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.29 TT$ (5.83 kr) | 14 kr | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 TT$ (489 kr) | 837 kr | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 26% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ (48 kr) | 52 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ (231 kr) | 104 kr | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 294 TT$ (399 kr) | 253 kr | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ (63 kr) | 37 kr | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ (38 kr) | 40 kr | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (66 kr) | 30 kr | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ (29 kr) | 22 kr | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (27 kr) | 20 kr | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 TT$ (77 kr) | 309 kr | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 9% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 TT$ (391 kr) | 393 kr | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96 TT$ (130 kr) | 261 kr | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 256 TT$ (349 kr) | 835 kr | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 620 TT$ (843 kr) | 733 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 TT$ (73 kr) | 132 kr | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 TT$ (47 kr) | 39 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 TT$ (21 kr) | 62 kr | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (7,663 kr) | 4,686 kr | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.83 TT$ (2.49 kr) | 0.92 kr | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 TT$ (521 kr) | 424 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 43 TT$ (59 kr) | 63 kr | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 13% cheaper than in Sweden
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