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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Sweden
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 13% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ (75 kr) | 113 kr | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 48 TT$ (65 kr) | 76 kr | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 TT$ (40 kr) | 53 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (16 kr) | 12 kr | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 TT$ (36 kr) | 34 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 TT$ (20 kr) | 30 kr | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 TT$ (40 kr) | 48 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 TT$ (24 kr) | 26 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ (11 kr) | 11 kr | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (14 kr) | 17 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 158 TT$ (214 kr) | 98 kr | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 TT$ (14 kr) | 21 kr | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 TT$ (18 kr) | 19 kr | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 45% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,553 TT$ (8,900 kr) | 18,669 kr | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,697 TT$ (5,021 kr) | 13,014 kr | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 620 TT$ (843 kr) | 1,246 kr | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,696 TT$ (7,735 kr) | 12,075 kr | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,741 TT$ (3,722 kr) | 8,682 kr | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 437 TT$ (593 kr) | 841 kr | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 242 TT$ (328 kr) | 220 kr | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,908 TT$ (5,308 kr) | 4,044 kr | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,336 TT$ (1,814 kr) | 1,335 kr | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 131 TT$ (178 kr) | 83 kr | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 TT$ (38 kr) | 320 kr | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 13% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 517 TT$ (702 kr) | 937 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 404 TT$ (549 kr) | 369 kr | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 800 TT$ (1,086 kr) | 940 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 613 TT$ (832 kr) | 1,338 kr | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 467,115 TT$ (634,393 kr) | 203,803 kr | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.48 TT$ (6 kr) | 15 kr | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 362 TT$ (492 kr) | 841 kr | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 15% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 TT$ (46 kr) | 52 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 TT$ (223 kr) | 93 kr | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 295 TT$ (400 kr) | 233 kr | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 TT$ (54 kr) | 36 kr | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 TT$ (40 kr) | 41 kr | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45 TT$ (61 kr) | 32 kr | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 TT$ (19 kr) | 23 kr | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ (27 kr) | 23 kr | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 TT$ (75 kr) | 307 kr | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 TT$ (340 kr) | 447 kr | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 92 TT$ (125 kr) | 255 kr | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 377 TT$ (512 kr) | 959 kr | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 590 TT$ (802 kr) | 752 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 TT$ (65 kr) | 129 kr | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28 TT$ (38 kr) | 39 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 TT$ (18 kr) | 61 kr | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ (7,659 kr) | 4,407 kr | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.82 TT$ (2.47 kr) | 0.95 kr | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 370 TT$ (502 kr) | 425 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 43 TT$ (59 kr) | 61 kr | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 15% cheaper than in Sweden
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