- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 13% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 TT$ (66 kr) | 109 kr | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (55 kr) | 75 kr | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 TT$ (38 kr) | 53 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (16 kr) | 11 kr | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 TT$ (39 kr) | 34 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 TT$ (24 kr) | 30 kr | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ (74 kr) | 55 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 TT$ (30 kr) | 26 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (10 kr) | 10 kr | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (16 kr) | 17 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 156 TT$ (208 kr) | 97 kr | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ (15 kr) | 21 kr | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (16 kr) | 19 kr | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 34% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,560 TT$ (10,088 kr) | 17,813 kr | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,667 TT$ (6,227 kr) | 12,549 kr | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783 TT$ (1,045 kr) | 1,117 kr | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,500 TT$ (7,339 kr) | 11,842 kr | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,967 TT$ (3,959 kr) | 8,284 kr | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 567 TT$ (756 kr) | 687 kr | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 285 TT$ (380 kr) | 231 kr | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,233 TT$ (5,649 kr) | 4,172 kr | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,283 TT$ (1,712 kr) | 1,381 kr | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 164 TT$ (219 kr) | 71 kr | + 208% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 TT$ (54 kr) | 263 kr | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 16% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 500 TT$ (667 kr) | 932 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 412 TT$ (550 kr) | 374 kr | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 873 TT$ (1,165 kr) | 932 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 826 TT$ (1,103 kr) | 1,355 kr | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 16% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 305,044 TT$ (407,040 kr) | 207,241 kr | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.97 TT$ (5.29 kr) | 15 kr | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 TT$ (512 kr) | 830 kr | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 50% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 TT$ (109 kr) | 56 kr | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 253 TT$ (338 kr) | 104 kr | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 269 TT$ (359 kr) | 266 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 60 TT$ (80 kr) | 41 kr | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 TT$ (44 kr) | 39 kr | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 54 TT$ (72 kr) | 32 kr | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 TT$ (36 kr) | 21 kr | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 TT$ (23 kr) | 19 kr | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 TT$ (72 kr) | 306 kr | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 12% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 TT$ (480 kr) | 393 kr | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 116 TT$ (155 kr) | 259 kr | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 250 TT$ (334 kr) | 816 kr | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 675 TT$ (901 kr) | 731 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 TT$ (78 kr) | 132 kr | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33 TT$ (43 kr) | 39 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 TT$ (18 kr) | 62 kr | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (7,525 kr) | 4,719 kr | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.83 TT$ (2.45 kr) | 0.98 kr | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 TT$ (467 kr) | 426 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 43 TT$ (58 kr) | 63 kr | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 13% cheaper than in Sweden
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