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 3,432.3$ (23,267.2TT$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 922.0$ (6,250.0TT$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Trinidad And Tobago is, on average, 24.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Trinidad And Tobago is, on average, 65.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 65.00 TT$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 500.00 TT$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 50.00 TT$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 12.00 TT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 20.00 TT$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 25.17 TT$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.29 TT$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 5.29 TT$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 16.42 TT$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 14.62 TT$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 8.65 TT$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 29.07 TT$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 24.00 TT$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 27.38 TT$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 29.53 TT$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 14.35 TT$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 7.81 TT$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 10.09 TT$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 13.26 TT$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 4.67 TT$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 4.47 TT$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 11.21 TT$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 8.40 TT$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 130.00 TT$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 13.75 TT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 20.11 TT$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 35.00 TT$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.50 TT$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 684.78 TT$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 7.00 TT$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 9.66 TT$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 100.00 TT$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.35 TT$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 230,000.00 TT$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 264,777.78 TT$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 573.08 TT$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 301.71 TT$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 382.22 TT$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 341.67 TT$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 98.89 TT$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 60.00 TT$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,867.97 TT$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 70,758.47 TT$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 404.69 TT$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 306.67 TT$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 740.00 TT$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 580.77 TT$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,887.68 TT$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,669.98 TT$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,812.73 TT$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,478.34 TT$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,151.98 TT$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,171.86 TT$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,943.75 TT$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.91 |
Prices in Trinidad And Tobago
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Last update: 7 December 2025
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Last update: 7 December 2025
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