Cost of living
Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago) compared to San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago)
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Overview comparison
Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago)San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago)
Consumer prices in San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago) are roughly 39% higher than in Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago).
Cost of living
| Item | Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago) | San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Total with rent one person | 426 | 1,199 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,343 | 2,192 |
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| Without rent one person | 264 | 559 |
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| Without rent one family | 685 | 1,563 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 255.71 | 429.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 391.05 | 777.02 |
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| Food person | 213 | 407 |
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| Food family | 507 | 1,437 |
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| Transport person | 35.38 | 47.03 |
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| Transport family | 118.74 | 109.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.62 years | 84.22 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago) | San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.36 | 9.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.12 | 88.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.02 | 6.75 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.38 | 1.8 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.26 | 4 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.51 | 1.09 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago) | San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 195.2 | 376.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 183.16 | 296.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 496.85 | 520.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 276.16 | 569.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.55 | 57.32 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.94 | 98.99 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.38 | 48.32 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago) | San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.24 | 7.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,576 | 3,227 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,023 | 1,719 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.35% | 59.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.41 | 6.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.03 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago) | San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 | 2.5 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.7 | 1.95 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.6 | 3.59 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.48 | 8.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.56 | 11.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.74 | 9.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.96 | 2.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.83 |
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Other
| Item | Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago) | San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.85 | 35.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.44 | 7.74 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.98 | 48.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.43 | 9.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 30.19 | 46.62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 61.79 | 106.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 94.66 | 190.7 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,306 | 3,214 |
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