Cost of living in United States compared to Trinidad and Tobago
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in United States is 12% more expensive than in Trinidad and Tobago | ||||
United States | Trinidad and Tobago | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (134 TT$) | 98 TT$ | + 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (74 TT$) | 62 TT$ | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.71 (39 TT$) | 36 TT$ | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (7 TT$) | 16 TT$ | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.55 (31 TT$) | 31 TT$ | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (31 TT$) | 31 TT$ | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (49 TT$) | 56 TT$ | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.42 (30 TT$) | 24 TT$ | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (15 TT$) | 19 TT$ | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (20 TT$) | 14 TT$ | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (108 TT$) | 152 TT$ | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.94 (20 TT$) | 16 TT$ | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.81 (19 TT$) | 16 TT$ | + 21% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in United States is 67% more expensive than in Trinidad and Tobago | ||||
United States | Trinidad and Tobago | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,015 (20,476 TT$) | 14,650 TT$ | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,323 (15,773 TT$) | 5,752 TT$ | + 174% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (1,512 TT$) | 1,190 TT$ | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (13,955 TT$) | 8,514 TT$ | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,566 (10,635 TT$) | 4,291 TT$ | + 148% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (1,009 TT$) | 790 TT$ | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (436 TT$) | 171 TT$ | + 155% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (1,989 TT$) | 4,000 TT$ | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (995 TT$) | 710 TT$ | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (97 TT$) | 60 TT$ | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (202 TT$) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in United States is 21% cheaper than in Trinidad and Tobago | ||||
United States | Trinidad and Tobago | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (389 TT$) | 542 TT$ | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (357 TT$) | 418 TT$ | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (661 TT$) | 741 TT$ | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (891 TT$) | 1,497 TT$ | - 40% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in United States is 12% more expensive than in Trinidad and Tobago | ||||
United States | Trinidad and Tobago | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,441 (193,129 TT$) | 230,785 TT$ | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (7 TT$) | 7 TT$ | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (504 TT$) | 400 TT$ | + 26% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 22% more expensive than in Trinidad and Tobago | ||||
United States | Trinidad and Tobago | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (65 TT$) | 43 TT$ | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (144 TT$) | 286 TT$ | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (967 TT$) | 314 TT$ | + 208% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (63 TT$) | 53 TT$ | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.94 (34 TT$) | 31 TT$ | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (45 TT$) | 39 TT$ | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (34 TT$) | 15 TT$ | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.35 (16 TT$) | 32 TT$ | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (200 TT$) | 96 TT$ | + 108% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 19% more expensive than in Trinidad and Tobago | ||||
United States | Trinidad and Tobago | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (389 TT$) | 514 TT$ | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (202 TT$) | 107 TT$ | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (1,389 TT$) | 270 TT$ | + 414% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (673 TT$) | 657 TT$ | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (99 TT$) | 201 TT$ | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (38 TT$) | 29 TT$ | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (49 TT$) | 24 TT$ | + 106% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $514 (3,493 TT$) | 3,000 TT$ | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (2.51 TT$) | 1.19 TT$ | + 111% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 (453 TT$) | 400 TT$ | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (69 TT$) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 27% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,521 prices entered by 2,368 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 27% more expensive than in Trinidad and Tobago
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