- Cost of Living
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 TT$ ($8) | $14 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 TT$ ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 TT$ ($4.59) | $4.56 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ ($1.79) | $0.89 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 TT$ ($3.79) | $3.17 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 TT$ ($2.60) | $4.04 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 TT$ ($8) | $6 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 TT$ ($3.29) | $3.33 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 TT$ ($1.25) | $1.59 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 TT$ ($1.53) | $3.37 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 139 TT$ ($21) | $15 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 TT$ ($1.60) | $1.92 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 TT$ ($2.02) | $2.12 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,414 TT$ ($1,258) | $2,037 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,124 TT$ ($1,215) | $1,572 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 798 TT$ ($119) | $177 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,347 TT$ ($1,099) | $1,574 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,225 TT$ ($482) | $1,123 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 467 TT$ ($70) | $122 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 292 TT$ ($44) | $48 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,052 TT$ ($606) | $334 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,272 TT$ ($190) | $118 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 107 TT$ ($16) | $11 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 TT$ ($5.86) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 40% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 529 TT$ ($79) | $47 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 431 TT$ ($64) | $45 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 750 TT$ ($112) | $85 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 753 TT$ ($113) | $114 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 387,500 TT$ ($57,953) | $22,263 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.38 TT$ ($0.65) | $0.77 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 TT$ ($52) | $85 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 TT$ ($5.31) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 170 TT$ ($25) | $19 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 295 TT$ ($44) | $111 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 46 TT$ ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 TT$ ($4.18) | $3.50 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ ($7) | $5.09 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 TT$ ($3.21) | $3.45 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 TT$ ($2.94) | $1.86 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 TT$ ($9) | $20 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 227 TT$ ($34) | $45 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 TT$ ($14) | $25 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 371 TT$ ($55) | $172 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 551 TT$ ($82) | $79 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48 TT$ ($7) | $12 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 TT$ ($4.77) | $4.87 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ ($2.06) | $5.89 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,639 TT$ ($843) | $427 | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 TT$ ($0.25) | $0.34 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 387 TT$ ($58) | $53 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 TT$ ($8) | $8 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 15% cheaper than in United States
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