Cost of Living in Port of Spain

Summary of cost of living in Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,875.1$ (26,267.5TT$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,050.8$ (7,122.6TT$), excluding rent.
  • Port of Spain is 42.7% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Port of Spain is, on average, 78.5% lower than in New York.
Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 70.00 TT$ 50.00-120.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 600.00 TT$ 500.00-800.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 55.00 TT$ 45.00-60.00
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 12.00 TT$ 10.00-20.00
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 22.00 TT$ 18.00-35.00
Cappuccino (regular) 25.38 TT$ 10.00-45.00
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 7.31 TT$ 6.00-10.00
Water (12 oz small bottle) 5.44 TT$ 5.00-8.00
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 69.01 TT$ 58.00-94.64
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 16.91 TT$ 11.79-25.00
Rice (white), (1 lb) 8.11 TT$ 4.54-11.34
Eggs (regular) (12) 34.18 TT$ 20.00-48.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 24.33 TT$ 12.00-45.36
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 31.93 TT$ 20.00-61.24
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 43.84 TT$ 15.00-74.84
Apples (1 lb) 17.90 TT$ 5.00-20.41
Banana (1 lb) 7.84 TT$ 5.44-10.89
Oranges (1 lb) 13.23 TT$ 5.44-22.68
Tomato (1 lb) 14.51 TT$ 4.54-22.00
Potato (1 lb) 4.47 TT$ 2.27-10.00
Onion (1 lb) 5.19 TT$ 2.27-10.00
Lettuce (1 head) 12.95 TT$ 6.00-25.00
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 9.67 TT$ 4.50-20.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 127.50 TT$ 100.00-175.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 14.62 TT$ 11.00-20.00
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 18.76 TT$ 14.00-25.00
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 40.00 TT$ 35.00-45.00
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 7.00 TT$ 5.00-13.00
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 660.00 TT$ 120.00-1,200.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 7.00 TT$ 5.00-10.00
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 13.68 TT$ 7.00-24.14
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 100.00 TT$ 60.00-100.00
Gasoline (1 gallon) 28.55 TT$ 22.71-29.34
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 240,000.00 TT$ 200,000.00-250,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 259,166.67 TT$ 230,000.00-340,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 541.67 TT$ 350.00-1,000.00
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 338.50 TT$ 240.00-500.00
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 417.78 TT$ 350.00-560.00
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 369.44 TT$ 300.00-450.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 88.00 TT$ 40.00-200.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 70.00 TT$ 60.00-100.00
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 2,247.65 TT$ 1,500.00-4,000.00
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 48,766.67 TT$ 16,000.00-81,600.00
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 400.83 TT$ 200.00-600.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 260.00 TT$ 60.00-400.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 987.50 TT$ 500.00-1,500.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 866.67 TT$ 400.00-1,200.00
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 5,192.86 TT$ 4,000.00-7,000.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 3,250.00 TT$ 2,500.00-4,000.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 12,250.00 TT$ 7,000.00-17,500.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 8,550.00 TT$ 5,500.00-12,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 2,799.98 TT$ 999.99-4,999.96
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,116.66 TT$ 849.99-1,499.99
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 6,507.55 TT$
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 5.38 4.50-7.00

Prices in Port of Spain

This city had 458 entries in the past 12 months by 34 different contributors.
Last update: 14 June 2025
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1 Comments so far
Brian on Apr 05, 2022:
It would be really beneficial to have figures for the cost of living to be realistic. I am looking to understand and have a very close dollar figure for the cost. if moving to Trinidad and residing in Port of Spain is it feasible when renting a 2 bdrm apartment, taking public transit, and working in a mid Management sales position. Being a citizen of TNT, currently residing in Alberta Canada and wanting to relocate to Trinidad.