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: 21,756 TT$
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 9,931 TT$
  • Cost of living in Port of Spain is more expensive than in 90% of cities in Latin America (5 out of 42)
  • Cost of living in Port of Spain is cheaper than in 50% of cities in the World (134 out of 266)
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List of prices in Port of Spain
Current as of May 2022.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 49 TT$
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 42 TT$
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 21 TT$
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 12 TT$
12 eggs, large 27 TT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 22 TT$
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 28 TT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 26 TT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 8 TT$
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 13 TT$
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 131 TT$
2 liters of coca-cola 10 TT$
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 12 TT$
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 7,582 TT$
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 4,420 TT$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 542 TT$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 5,047 TT$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 2,824 TT$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 379 TT$
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 283 TT$
40” flat screen tv 3,689 TT$
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 909 TT$
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 105 TT$
Hourly rate for cleaning help 30 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) 342 TT$
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 772 TT$
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 604 TT$
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 244,350 TT$
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 5.15 TT$
Monthly ticket public transport 371 TT$
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 42 TT$
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 39 TT$
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 159 TT$
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 303 TT$
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 27 TT$
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 30 TT$
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 45 TT$
4 rolls of toilet paper 14 TT$
Tube of toothpaste 17 TT$
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 60 TT$
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 313 TT$
2 tickets to the movies 97 TT$
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 305 TT$
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 751 TT$
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 50 TT$
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 27 TT$
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 14 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 355 TT$
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 39 TT$
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 31 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: May 28, 2022

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Port of Spain position in our World Ranking

the world
134th
out of 266
latin america
5th
out of 42

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