Cost of living
Eastern (Trinidad and Tobago) compared to Central (Trinidad and Tobago)
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Overview comparison
Eastern (Trinidad and Tobago)Central (Trinidad and Tobago)
Consumer prices in Eastern (Trinidad and Tobago) are roughly 2% higher than in Central (Trinidad and Tobago).
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern (Trinidad and Tobago) | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Total with rent one person | 504 | 500 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,112 | 1,127 |
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| Without rent one person | 267 | 245 |
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| Without rent one family | 680 | 754 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 209.53 | 239.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 416.47 | 464.17 |
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| Food person | 168 | 182 |
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| Food family | 612 | 485 |
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| Transport person | 43.47 | 21.82 |
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| Transport family | 134.44 | 63.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.55 years | 73.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern (Trinidad and Tobago) | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.49 | 3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.7 | 18.89 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.31 | 4.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.97 | 1.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.07 | 2.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.41 | 0.39 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern (Trinidad and Tobago) | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 183.59 | 212.51 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 138.34 | 157.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 554.25 | 508.15 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 384.5 | 290.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.47 | 29.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.07 | 49.68 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.45 | 25.55 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern (Trinidad and Tobago) | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.58 | 11.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,413 | 1,639 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,036 | 918 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.92% | 11.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.17 | 4.97 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.91 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern (Trinidad and Tobago) | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.62 | 0.65 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.6 | 1.33 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.56 | 7.66 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4 | 3.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.23 | 6.77 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.13 | 1.33 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern (Trinidad and Tobago) | Central (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.02 | 24.09 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.43 | 4.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.47 | 14.25 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.52 | 3.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 29.94 | 21.76 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.35 | 48.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 66.59 | 81.57 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,940 | 2,756 |
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