Cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Summary of cost of living in Port of Spain

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 27,485 TT$
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 14,644 TT$
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Port of Spain
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 94 TT$
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 47 TT$
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 27 TT$
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 14 TT$
12 eggs, large 25 TT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 23 TT$
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 41 TT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 31 TT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 13 TT$
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 14 TT$
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 174 TT$
2 liters of coca-cola 13 TT$
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 10 TT$
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 14,062 TT$
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 6,459 TT$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 546 TT$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 7,321 TT$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 3,482 TT$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 396 TT$
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 228 TT$
40” flat screen tv 3,562 TT$
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 1,115 TT$
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 72 TT$
Hourly rate for cleaning help 79 TT$
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 406 TT$
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 317 TT$
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 719 TT$
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 592 TT$
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 226,723 TT$
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 5.92 TT$
Monthly ticket public transport 442 TT$
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 66 TT$
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 43 TT$
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 201 TT$
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 308 TT$
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 36 TT$
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 30 TT$
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 40 TT$
4 rolls of toilet paper 15 TT$
Tube of toothpaste 19 TT$
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 80 TT$
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 411 TT$
2 tickets to the movies 94 TT$
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 324 TT$
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 783 TT$
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 63 TT$
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 31 TT$
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 19 TT$
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 4,120 TT$
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1.28 TT$
1 month of gym membership in business district 377 TT$
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 33 TT$
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 164 prices entered by 8 different people.
Latest price update: September 24, 2023

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