Cost of Living in Trinidad And Tobago
Summary of cost of living in Trinidad And Tobago:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,452.1$ (23,423.1TT$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 944.4$ (6,407.9TT$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Trinidad And Tobago is, on average, 23.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Trinidad And Tobago is, on average, 66.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 60.00 TT$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 500.00 TT$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 50.00 TT$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 TT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 TT$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 24.51 TT$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 7.11 TT$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 5.29 TT$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 61.56 TT$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 14.72 TT$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 8.56 TT$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 29.31 TT$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 23.68 TT$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 27.48 TT$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 29.64 TT$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 14.81 TT$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 7.65 TT$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 10.70 TT$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 13.99 TT$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 4.47 TT$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 4.42 TT$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 10.95 TT$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 8.46 TT$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 120.00 TT$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 14.04 TT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 19.82 TT$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 35.00 TT$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.50 TT$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 684.78 TT$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 TT$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 9.66 TT$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 TT$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 27.09 TT$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 240,000.00 TT$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 259,461.54 TT$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 586.67 TT$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 301.61 TT$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 367.95 TT$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 334.26 TT$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 101.11 TT$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 TT$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,775.62 TT$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 49,422.22 TT$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 385.00 TT$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 281.25 TT$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 750.00 TT$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 619.44 TT$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,834.80 TT$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,657.41 TT$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 7,262.84 TT$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 5,248.06 TT$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,799.99 TT$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,049.99 TT$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,820.31 TT$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.84 |
Prices in Trinidad And Tobago
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Last update: 26 June 2025
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Last update: 26 June 2025
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