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 $3,624.0 (TT$24,573.3), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $972.4 (TT$6,593.5), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Trinidad And Tobago is, on average, 22.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Trinidad And Tobago is, on average, 62.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | TT$66.40 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | TT$550.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | TT$58.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | TT$15.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | TT$20.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | TT$25.40 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | TT$7.31 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | TT$5.16 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | TT$15.98 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | TT$14.56 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | TT$8.56 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | TT$28.74 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | TT$24.44 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | TT$28.51 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | TT$30.06 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | TT$13.88 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | TT$7.91 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | TT$10.10 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | TT$13.86 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | TT$4.89 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | TT$4.61 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | TT$11.05 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | TT$8.37 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | TT$120.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | TT$14.41 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | TT$20.65 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | TT$35.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | TT$6.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | TT$869.57 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | TT$7.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | TT$9.66 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | TT$100.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | TT$7.47 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | TT$230,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | TT$260,375.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | TT$623.08 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | TT$304.21 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | TT$380.67 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | TT$350.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | TT$105.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | TT$60.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | TT$2,007.65 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | TT$72,307.07 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | TT$394.23 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | TT$311.54 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | TT$795.83 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | TT$604.17 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | TT$3,922.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | TT$2,768.96 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | TT$8,059.36 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | TT$5,263.69 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | TT$2,222.38 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | TT$1,071.86 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | TT$5,461.54 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.16 | |
Prices in Trinidad And Tobago
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Last update: 4 May 2026
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Last update: 4 May 2026
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