Cost of living
Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo compared to Central Trinidad
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Overview comparison
Couva-Tabaquite-TalparoCentral Trinidad
Consumer prices in Central Trinidad are roughly 7% higher than in Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo.
Cost of living
| Item | Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo | Central Trinidad |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,107 | 1,147 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,660 | 2,499 |
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| Without rent one person | 677 | 614 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,479 | 1,589 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 539.56 | 461.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,022.45 | 893.44 |
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| Food person | 541 | 450 |
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| Food family | 1,011 | 1,149 |
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| Transport person | 59.76 | 51.03 |
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| Transport family | 104.94 | 151.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.27 years | 84.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo | Central Trinidad |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.31 | 8.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 69.75 | 94.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.25 | 5.8 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.53 | 2.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.07 | 4.7 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1 | 0.94 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo | Central Trinidad |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 680.54 | 610.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 390.83 | 331.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,356.2 | 1,213.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 739.47 | 881.29 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.96 | 53.36 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.82 | 66.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.44 | 59.71 |
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Transportation
| Item | Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo | Central Trinidad |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.58 | 4.62 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,097 | 5,432 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,685 | 1,933 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 | 1.06 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 98.36% | 70.65% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.97 | 10.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo | Central Trinidad |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.04 | 2.56 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.34 | 2.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.44 | 4.34 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.47 | 9.09 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.43 | 7.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.12 | 8.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.82 | 2.39 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 | 0.71 |
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Other
| Item | Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo | Central Trinidad |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.4 | 48.79 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.84 | 8.64 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.37 | 38.84 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.96 | 10.98 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.81 | 46.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.94 | 125.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 215.05 | 248.23 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,981 | 4,083 |
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