Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 TT$ ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41 TT$ ($6) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 TT$ ($3.69) | $4.25 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ ($1.80) | $0.88 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ ($4.04) | $2.94 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 TT$ ($2.82) | $4.12 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 TT$ ($4.26) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38 TT$ ($5.60) | $3.29 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 TT$ ($1.57) | $1.68 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ ($1.67) | $3.29 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 167 TT$ ($24) | $14 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ ($1.67) | $1.99 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ ($1.60) | $2.06 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,849 TT$ ($1,003) | $2,211 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,120 TT$ ($604) | $1,555 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ ($53) | $178 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,519 TT$ ($809) | $1,544 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,528 TT$ ($370) | $1,121 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ ($32) | $113 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 205 TT$ ($30) | $50 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,359 TT$ ($492) | $270 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ ($134) | $128 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ ($10) | $11 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 TT$ ($4.39) | $22 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 TT$ ($44) | $47 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 222 TT$ ($33) | $43 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644 TT$ ($94) | $87 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 222 TT$ ($33) | $108 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 228,572 TT$ ($33,484) | $23,606 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.29 TT$ ($0.77) | $0.64 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 431 TT$ ($63) | $74 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 77 TT$ ($11) | $7 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ ($45) | $16 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 TT$ ($44) | $112 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 TT$ ($1.76) | $7 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ ($4.39) | $3.46 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 TT$ ($4.39) | $4.96 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 TT$ ($1.49) | $3.66 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 TT$ ($1.70) | $1.81 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 TT$ ($8) | $22 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 TT$ ($58) | $46 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74 TT$ ($11) | $25 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 TT$ ($73) | $206 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,152 TT$ ($169) | $80 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 TT$ ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ ($4.39) | $5.06 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 TT$ ($2.22) | $5.84 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ ($439) | $421 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 TT$ ($0.13) | $0.51 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 397 TT$ ($58) | $49 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 TT$ ($7) | $8 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,232 prices entered by 4,197 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 24% cheaper than in United States
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