Cost of living
Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo compared to Tunapuna-Piarco
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Overview comparison
Couva-Tabaquite-TalparoTunapuna-Piarco
Consumer prices in Tunapuna-Piarco are roughly 10% higher than in Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo.
Cost of living
| Item | Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo | Tunapuna-Piarco |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,107 | 1,272 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,660 | 3,240 |
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| Without rent one person | 677 | 532 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,479 | 1,964 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 539.56 | 484.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,022.45 | 1,213.74 |
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| Food person | 541 | 505 |
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| Food family | 1,011 | 1,089 |
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| Transport person | 59.76 | 43.02 |
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| Transport family | 104.94 | 129.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.27 years | 69.47 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo | Tunapuna-Piarco |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.31 | 8.49 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 69.75 | 85.4 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.25 | 6.85 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.53 | 2.58 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.07 | 4.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1 | 0.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo | Tunapuna-Piarco |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 680.54 | 571.29 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 390.83 | 427.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,356.2 | 1,362.19 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 739.47 | 922.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.96 | 56.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.82 | 80.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.44 | 42.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo | Tunapuna-Piarco |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.58 | 4.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,097 | 4,783 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,685 | 1,940 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 | 1.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 98.36% | 79.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.97 | 8.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 0.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo | Tunapuna-Piarco |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.04 | 2.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.34 | 2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.44 | 4.8 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.47 | 11.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.43 | 9.31 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.12 | 10.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.82 | 2.41 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 | 0.79 |
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Other
| Item | Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo | Tunapuna-Piarco |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.4 | 55.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.84 | 7.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.37 | 51.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.96 | 10.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.81 | 59.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.94 | 109.98 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 215.05 | 232.85 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,981 | 4,209 |
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