Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to United States
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 TT$ ($9) | $19 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 TT$ ($7) | $10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 32 TT$ ($4.72) | $5.78 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 TT$ ($2.33) | $1.08 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 TT$ ($4.22) | $4.96 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 TT$ ($3.71) | $4.69 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 TT$ ($6) | $7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 TT$ ($5.05) | $4.68 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 TT$ ($1.42) | $2.52 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 TT$ ($2.47) | $3.05 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 180 TT$ ($27) | $16 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 TT$ ($2.11) | $2.76 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 TT$ ($1.41) | $3.00 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,732 TT$ ($2,172) | $2,844 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,843 TT$ ($861) | $2,149 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 TT$ ($104) | $222 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,736 TT$ ($1,288) | $1,889 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,342 TT$ ($640) | $1,445 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430 TT$ ($63) | $150 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 229 TT$ ($34) | $64 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,168 TT$ ($614) | $299 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,299 TT$ ($191) | $137 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 TT$ ($9) | $14 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 TT$ ($37) | $31 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 27% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 440 TT$ ($65) | $54 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 418 TT$ ($62) | $45 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 741 TT$ ($109) | $93 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 819 TT$ ($121) | $119 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,785 TT$ ($34,021) | $27,977 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 TT$ ($0.96) | $1.05 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 TT$ ($59) | $79 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 TT$ ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 286 TT$ ($42) | $21 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 TT$ ($46) | $139 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 TT$ ($8) | $8 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 TT$ ($4.64) | $4.83 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ ($5.80) | $6 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ ($2.21) | $4.78 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32 TT$ ($4.73) | $2.24 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 TT$ ($14) | $27 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 514 TT$ ($76) | $55 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 TT$ ($16) | $28 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 270 TT$ ($40) | $200 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 657 TT$ ($97) | $89 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 201 TT$ ($30) | $14 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 TT$ ($4.22) | $5.19 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 TT$ ($3.53) | $6 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ ($442) | $563 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ ($0.17) | $0.20 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 TT$ ($59) | $55 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 22,111 prices entered by 2,826 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 20% cheaper than in United States
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