Cost of living
Central (Trinidad and Tobago) compared to Arouca
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Overview comparison
Central (Trinidad and Tobago)Arouca
Consumer prices in Arouca are roughly 46% higher than in Central (Trinidad and Tobago).
Cost of living
| Item | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) | Arouca |
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| Total with rent one person | 500 | 1,003 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,127 | 2,156 |
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| Without rent one person | 245 | 539 |
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| Without rent one family | 754 | 1,844 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 239.45 | 360.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 464.17 | 697.39 |
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| Food person | 182 | 435 |
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| Food family | 485 | 1,521 |
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| Transport person | 21.82 | 41.66 |
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| Transport family | 63.81 | 87.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.88 years | 83 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) | Arouca |
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| Lunch Menu | 3 | 9.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.89 | 87.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.14 | 6.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 | 1.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.12 | 3.08 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.39 | 0.97 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) | Arouca |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 212.51 | 388.39 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 157.44 | 304.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 508.15 | 533.36 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 290.17 | 494.51 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 29.45 | 63.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.68 | 95.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.55 | 50.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) | Arouca |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.15 | 6.24 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,639 | 3,731 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 918 | 1,402 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 1.03 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.38% | 75.2% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.97 | 6.42 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 0.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) | Arouca |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 2.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.65 | 2.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.33 | 4.04 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.66 | 8.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.65 | 7.79 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.77 | 8.19 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.33 | 2.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.78 |
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Other
| Item | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) | Arouca |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.09 | 28.81 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.32 | 9.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.25 | 51.39 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.7 | 9.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.76 | 56.32 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 48.85 | 103.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 81.57 | 259.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,756 | 4,107 |
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