Cost of living
San Juan (Trinidad and Tobago) compared to Tobago
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Overview comparison
San Juan (Trinidad and Tobago)Tobago
Consumer prices in San Juan (Trinidad and Tobago) are roughly 13% higher than in Tobago.
Cost of living
| Item | San Juan (Trinidad and Tobago) | Tobago |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,223 | 875 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,984 | 2,253 |
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| Without rent one person | 576 | 571 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,945 | 1,891 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 609.77 | 462.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 738.03 | 645.17 |
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| Food person | 402 | 568 |
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| Food family | 1,310 | 1,137 |
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| Transport person | 49.63 | 48.95 |
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| Transport family | 133.24 | 97.84 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.03 years | 72.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Juan (Trinidad and Tobago) | Tobago |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.17 | 9.12 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 85 | 93.13 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.42 | 6.23 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 | 2.1 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.47 | 3.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.05 | 1.16 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Juan (Trinidad and Tobago) | Tobago |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 766.61 | 325.98 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 395.35 | 275.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 979.7 | 681.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 794.67 | 540.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.95 | 61.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 94.41 | 97.44 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.29 | 60.39 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Juan (Trinidad and Tobago) | Tobago |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.65 | 7.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,807 | 3,987 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,825 | 1,683 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.17 | 1.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 83.46% | 71.41% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.67 | 7.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.21 | 0.76 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Juan (Trinidad and Tobago) | Tobago |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.14 | 2.45 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.71 | 2.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.24 | 3.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.02 | 7.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.36 | 9.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.27 | 10.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.81 | 2.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 | 0.65 |
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Other
| Item | San Juan (Trinidad and Tobago) | Tobago |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.93 | 28.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.59 | 7.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.26 | 36.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.33 | 10.78 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.07 | 45.49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.79 | 110.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 257.11 | 212.02 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,390 | 3,896 |
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