Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to United States
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 TT$ ($8) | $17 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 TT$ ($6) | $9 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 TT$ ($3.51) | $5.07 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 TT$ ($1.94) | $0.99 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ ($4.07) | $3.33 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 TT$ ($3.23) | $4.43 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 TT$ ($3.68) | $7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 TT$ ($5.23) | $3.93 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 TT$ ($1.39) | $1.92 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ ($1.80) | $3.28 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121 TT$ ($18) | $16 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ ($1.58) | $2.26 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ ($1.75) | $2.46 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,566 TT$ ($1,257) | $2,513 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,337 TT$ ($783) | $1,960 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ ($53) | $206 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,057 TT$ ($742) | $1,778 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,792 TT$ ($410) | $1,342 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ ($32) | $139 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 341 TT$ ($50) | $56 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,359 TT$ ($493) | $300 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ ($134) | $134 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ ($10) | $12 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 TT$ ($5.87) | $26 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 351 TT$ ($52) | $51 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 TT$ ($44) | $46 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 897 TT$ ($132) | $92 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 695 TT$ ($102) | $120 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 198,896 TT$ ($29,187) | $25,474 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.13 TT$ ($0.75) | $1.06 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 379 TT$ ($56) | $77 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 TT$ ($3.67) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ ($45) | $19 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 TT$ ($103) | $125 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 TT$ ($1.76) | $7 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ ($4.39) | $4.17 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 TT$ ($4.88) | $5.50 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ ($1.89) | $4.18 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 TT$ ($5.87) | $2.05 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80 TT$ ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 TT$ ($103) | $49 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 TT$ ($14) | $27 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 TT$ ($73) | $196 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 737 TT$ ($108) | $83 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 TT$ ($5.87) | $13 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 TT$ ($3.89) | $5.19 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 TT$ ($1.80) | $6 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ ($440) | $499 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ ($0.17) | $0.17 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 366 TT$ ($54) | $53 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 TT$ ($7) | $9 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 26% cheaper than in United States
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