Cost of living
Central Trinidad compared to San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago)
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Overview comparison
Central TrinidadSan Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago)
Consumer prices in Central Trinidad are roughly 23% higher than in San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago).
Cost of living
| Item | Central Trinidad | San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,147 | 1,199 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,499 | 2,192 |
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| Without rent one person | 614 | 559 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,589 | 1,563 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 461.21 | 429.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 893.44 | 777.02 |
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| Food person | 450 | 407 |
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| Food family | 1,149 | 1,437 |
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| Transport person | 51.03 | 47.03 |
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| Transport family | 151.09 | 109.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.13 years | 84.22 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Trinidad | San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.57 | 9.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 94.64 | 88.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.8 | 6.75 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 | 1.8 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.7 | 4 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.94 | 1.09 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Trinidad | San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 610.96 | 376.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 331.89 | 296.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,213.86 | 520.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 881.29 | 569.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.36 | 57.32 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.1 | 98.99 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.71 | 48.32 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Trinidad | San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.62 | 7.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,432 | 3,227 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,933 | 1,719 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.06 | 1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.65% | 59.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.29 | 6.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central Trinidad | San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.56 | 2.5 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.18 | 1.95 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.34 | 3.59 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.09 | 8.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.54 | 11.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.18 | 9.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.39 | 2.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.83 |
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Other
| Item | Central Trinidad | San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.79 | 35.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.64 | 7.74 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.84 | 48.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.98 | 9.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.47 | 46.62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 125.69 | 106.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 248.23 | 190.7 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,083 | 3,214 |
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