Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to United States
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 TT$ ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 TT$ ($6) | $8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 TT$ ($2.72) | $4.32 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 TT$ ($1.68) | $0.88 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 TT$ ($4.03) | $3.00 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 TT$ ($2.92) | $4.08 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 TT$ ($4.35) | $6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 TT$ ($2.53) | $3.39 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 TT$ ($1.05) | $1.74 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ ($1.70) | $3.21 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 146 TT$ ($22) | $15 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ ($1.45) | $1.92 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ ($1.65) | $2.07 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,137 TT$ ($1,055) | $2,231 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,820 TT$ ($565) | $1,605 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 201 TT$ ($30) | $179 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,100 TT$ ($606) | $1,614 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,646 TT$ ($391) | $1,141 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 201 TT$ ($30) | $117 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242 TT$ ($36) | $48 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,471 TT$ ($513) | $300 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 878 TT$ ($130) | $121 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141 TT$ ($21) | $11 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 TT$ ($4.35) | $22 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 426 TT$ ($63) | $49 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 292 TT$ ($43) | $44 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 647 TT$ ($96) | $87 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 499 TT$ ($74) | $114 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 262,085 TT$ ($38,742) | $22,993 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.09 TT$ ($0.75) | $0.77 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 417 TT$ ($62) | $79 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 TT$ ($5.02) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 TT$ ($24) | $20 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 319 TT$ ($47) | $110 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 TT$ ($4.48) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 TT$ ($3.05) | $3.51 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ ($5.75) | $5.02 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ ($2.25) | $3.54 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ ($2.77) | $1.85 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 TT$ ($7) | $22 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 316 TT$ ($47) | $45 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99 TT$ ($15) | $25 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 310 TT$ ($46) | $221 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 715 TT$ ($106) | $75 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 TT$ ($7) | $12 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ ($4.29) | $4.81 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ ($2.14) | $5.82 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ ($443) | $405 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.02 TT$ ($0.15) | $0.19 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 346 TT$ ($51) | $54 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 TT$ ($5.04) | $8 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 28% cheaper than in United States
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