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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago

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Food Price in $
12 eggs dozen, large 12.50 TTD
1 beer pint in local shops, markets 7 TTD
1 kg of tomatoes 8.50 TTD
Full chicken 2kg 38.75 TTD
1litre 100% fruit juice 8.50 TTD
1 package of cigarettes imported brands 25 TTD
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 7.50 TTD
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 48.95 TTD
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola 0.95 TTD
1 Bread loaf standard 9.50 TTD
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml 12 TTD
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna 18.50 TTD
Heinz baked beans 1 tin 8 TTD
1.5 kg Sugar 10 TTD
2 liter cooking oil 20 TTD
Yum-yum noodles per pack 2.00 TTD
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 5.50 TTD
1 liter milk 8.50 TTD
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away 25 TTD
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat 165 TTD
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) 145 TTD
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) 58.50 TTD
House Cleaning fee per day 105 TTD
Large Gas heater price range upwards. 200 TTD
Original branded Electric Fans 200 TTD
Original branded Electric kettle. 120 TTD
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set 2000 TTD
Single bed Blankets 120 TTD
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne 100 TTD
Ladies hair plaiting. 60 TTD
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) 18 TTD
Men's haircut 40 TTD
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses 24.50 TTD
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages 65 TTD
1 month of gym subscription. 105 TTD
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) 90 TTD
Unisex Loris perfume 30 TTD
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. 100 TTD
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards 1000 TTD
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards 3000 TTD
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks 120 TTD
Go carting 30mins 120 TTD
Movie House 3d cinema 30 TTD
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) 15 TTD
Photo shoot 120 TTD
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee 12.50 TTD
3 course dinner local restaurant two people 96.50 TTD
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people 150 TTD
Play station 4 console without games. 2000 TTD
Spalding Basketball 200 TTD
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls 500 TTD
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km 45 TTD
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare 30 TTD
1 liter petrol/diesel 6.50 TTD
1 day rent a car cost 140 TTD
Driver’s license 2300 TTD
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) 150 TTD
1 pair of men’s formal shoes 215 TTD
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 280 TTD
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) 135.79 TTD
Ladies formal shoes original and durable 120 TTD
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) 150 TTD

We can plan it all but without a clear picture of our daily expenditure, our travel plans an oftentimes rendered fruitless in the end. We wish your preparations to study in Trinidad and Tobago be as smooth as possible and therefore have dedicated this piece to enlighten you on the cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago, thus eliminating the later burden thereof! Stay free from uncertainty by going through this guide and plan well your journey with RocApply Trinidad and Tobago!!

The country is one of the countries known for being one of the fastest-growing in the world today. It is very interesting to tourists and settlers, due to the lower cost of living than in other countries. This is due to the workers' wages that are less than USD 300 a month and these low wages make the country cheap and affordable for people fond of living there. If you are earing your salary in country other than Trinidad and Tobago, this might be an ideal place to live.

Restaurants

Even though the salaries are low, many people from the country spend money at the local restaurants. This might be due to the low prices of meals, since you can eat a decent one for just USD 2. It is not uncommon that the  price of the beer is higher than the price of the dish.

Markets

Food takes the much of monthly budget, even though many people would say that it is not expensive at all. But, when compared to their salaries, food prices are appropriate and affordable. Purchasing groceries at the market is always advisable so as to be able to put some money away.

Transportation

It is true that you can save some money on the rent of the apartment that is away from the city center, but that will mean that transportation will be paramount in order to get to work. A monthly pass can be found at the price of around USD 12 and if you possess a car, which is not so frequent in Trinidad and Tobago, you will need to pay USD 1.10 for the gallon of gasoline.

Utilities

By paying the quite exorbitant as compared to the minimum wages you do not pay basic utilities such as electricity, heating, water and garbage. The prices of services are lower than in Europe and Australia, but they are appropriate for the standard of people living here.

Sports and leisure

Entertainment, like watching movies in cinemas, is not expensive here. You can watch the latest release at the price of USD 6. Sportspeople who come to live here, but earn salaries in more developed countries, will be amazed with the low fitness club fee prices.

Clothing and shoes

Owing to very struggling lifestyle of the majority of people living in here, it is not unusual that the prices of clothing and shoes are not high. You can find a pair of jeans and a dress at the price of less than USD 30, which is so low in comparison to other regions.

Rent per month

If you take a look at the average cost of a one bedroom apartment in the city, you can notice that it is twice higher than the minimum monthly salary of the workers, so it is impossible to rent it. The cost for rent of the apartments out of the cities is USD 80, which is again high for them, but again more appropriate.

Monthly Budget

Those interested in simple living should budget between USD 250 or less monthly. Generally, this budget allows for bus rides and the occasional taxi, big trips to the marketplace, and a few restaurant meals each month. While you can choose to live in relative luxury, employing full-time housekeepers, commuting by car, enjoying exquisite homes, and consuming imported goods such as lifestyles can easily amount to USD 350 or more monthly.