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 $3,677.4 (TT$24,927.0), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $983.5 (TT$6,666.4), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Trinidad And Tobago is, on average, 20.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Trinidad And Tobago is, on average, 61.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $10.33 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $81.14 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $8.85 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $2.21 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.95 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $3.73 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.09 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.79 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $2.37 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.15 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.21 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $4.31 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $3.45 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.24 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $4.45 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.23 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.20 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.44 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.20 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.78 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.72 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.67 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.28 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $17.70 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.16 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $5.90 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.89 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $132.77 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.03 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $1.54 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $14.75 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.13 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $36,881.57 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $38,780.97 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $87.90 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $45.33 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $54.68 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $53.60 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $16.65 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $8.85 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $287.43 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $11,183.88 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $57.59 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $45.49 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $122.72 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $89.19 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $605.18 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $415.47 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,193.05 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $790.45 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $372.94 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $180.03 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $883.93 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.96 | |
Prices in Trinidad And Tobago
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Last update: 19 October 2026
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Last update: 19 October 2026
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