Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Thailand
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Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 79% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 98 TT$ (520 ฿) | 171 ฿ | + 203% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 62 TT$ (329 ฿) | 231 ฿ | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 TT$ (189 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 194% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ (84 ฿) | 65 ฿ | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | 31 TT$ (163 ฿) | 88 ฿ | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 TT$ (164 ฿) | 68 ฿ | + 142% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 TT$ (298 ฿) | 289 ฿ | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 TT$ (128 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 TT$ (99 ฿) | 46 ฿ | + 115% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 TT$ (73 ฿) | 53 ฿ | + 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152 TT$ (808 ฿) | 554 ฿ | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 16 TT$ (84 ฿) | 43 ฿ | + 98% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 TT$ (83 ฿) | 76 ฿ | + 10% | |
Housing | + 90% | |||
Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 90% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Thailand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,650 TT$ (77,837 ฿) | 36,424 ฿ | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,752 TT$ (30,563 ฿) | 20,210 ฿ | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,190 TT$ (6,323 ฿) | 4,000 ฿ | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,514 TT$ (45,237 ฿) | 21,293 ฿ | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,291 TT$ (22,797 ฿) | 11,619 ฿ | + 96% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 790 TT$ (4,200 ฿) | 1,702 ฿ | + 147% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 TT$ (908 ฿) | 457 ฿ | + 99% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,000 TT$ (21,253 ฿) | 7,007 ฿ | + 203% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 710 TT$ (3,770 ฿) | 2,759 ฿ | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ (319 ฿) | 189 ฿ | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 333 ฿ | - | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 74% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Thailand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 542 TT$ (2,879 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ (2,220 ฿) | 1,302 ฿ | + 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ (3,939 ฿) | 3,031 ฿ | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,497 TT$ (7,955 ฿) | 2,056 ฿ | + 287% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 23% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Thailand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ (1,226,223 ฿) | 1,308,880 ฿ | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ (35 ฿) | 37 ฿ | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ (2,125 ฿) | 1,406 ฿ | + 51% | |
Personal Care | + 125% | |||
Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 125% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Thailand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ (227 ฿) | 129 ฿ | + 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ (1,521 ฿) | 165 ฿ | + 823% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ (1,668 ฿) | 1,004 ฿ | + 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ (281 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ (167 ฿) | 129 ฿ | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (209 ฿) | 156 ฿ | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (80 ฿) | 70 ฿ | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ (170 ฿) | 47 ฿ | + 265% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ (512 ฿) | 255 ฿ | + 101% | |
Entertainment | + 71% | |||
Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 71% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 514 TT$ (2,730 ฿) | 705 ฿ | + 287% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ (568 ฿) | 441 ฿ | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ (1,436 ฿) | 4,543 ฿ | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ (3,490 ฿) | 1,170 ฿ | + 198% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 201 TT$ (1,069 ฿) | 334 ฿ | + 220% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ (152 ฿) | 101 ฿ | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ (127 ฿) | 115 ฿ | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (15,940 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (6 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | + 303% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ (2,125 ฿) | 1,870 ฿ | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 146 ฿ | - | |
TOTAL | + 64% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 502 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 64% more expensive than in Thailand
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