Cost of living
Central Trinidad compared to Tobago
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Overview comparison
Central TrinidadTobago
Consumer prices in Central Trinidad are roughly 16% higher than in Tobago.
Cost of living
| Item | Central Trinidad | Tobago |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,147 | 875 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,499 | 2,253 |
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| Without rent one person | 614 | 571 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,589 | 1,891 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 461.21 | 462.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 893.44 | 645.17 |
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| Food person | 450 | 568 |
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| Food family | 1,149 | 1,137 |
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| Transport person | 51.03 | 48.95 |
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| Transport family | 151.09 | 97.84 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.13 years | 72.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Trinidad | Tobago |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.57 | 9.12 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 94.64 | 93.13 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.8 | 6.23 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 | 2.1 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.7 | 3.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.94 | 1.16 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Trinidad | Tobago |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 610.96 | 325.98 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 331.89 | 275.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,213.86 | 681.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 881.29 | 540.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.36 | 61.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.1 | 97.44 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.71 | 60.39 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Trinidad | Tobago |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.62 | 7.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,432 | 3,987 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,933 | 1,683 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.06 | 1.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.65% | 71.41% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.29 | 7.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 0.76 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central Trinidad | Tobago |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.56 | 2.45 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.18 | 2.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.34 | 3.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.09 | 7.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.54 | 9.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.18 | 10.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.39 | 2.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.65 |
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Other
| Item | Central Trinidad | Tobago |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.79 | 28.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.64 | 7.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.84 | 36.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.98 | 10.78 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.47 | 45.49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 125.69 | 110.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 248.23 | 212.02 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,083 | 3,896 |
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