Cost of living
Central (Trinidad and Tobago) compared to Arima
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Overview comparison
Central (Trinidad and Tobago)Arima
Consumer prices in Arima are roughly 50% higher than in Central (Trinidad and Tobago).
Cost of living
| Item | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) | Arima |
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| Total with rent one person | 500 | 886 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,127 | 2,934 |
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| Without rent one person | 245 | 700 |
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| Without rent one family | 754 | 1,931 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 239.45 | 497.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 464.17 | 717.33 |
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| Food person | 182 | 520 |
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| Food family | 485 | 1,214 |
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| Transport person | 21.82 | 39.59 |
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| Transport family | 63.81 | 101.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.88 years | 78.35 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) | Arima |
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| Lunch Menu | 3 | 10.54 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.89 | 87.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.14 | 6.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 | 1.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.12 | 4.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.39 | 1.18 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) | Arima |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 212.51 | 368.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 157.44 | 269.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 508.15 | 665.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 290.17 | 591.37 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 29.45 | 62.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.68 | 70.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.55 | 58.49 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) | Arima |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.15 | 6.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,639 | 3,957 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 918 | 1,873 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 1.09 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.38% | 72.14% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.97 | 5.6 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) | Arima |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 2.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.65 | 2.39 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.33 | 4.81 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.66 | 7.82 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.65 | 11.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.77 | 11.8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.33 | 2.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.68 |
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Other
| Item | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) | Arima |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.09 | 29.4 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.32 | 8.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.25 | 35.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.7 | 10.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.76 | 55.93 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 48.85 | 127.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 81.57 | 264.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,756 | 3,923 |
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