Cost of living
Southern Province (Trinidad and Tobago) compared to Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago)
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Overview comparison
Southern Province (Trinidad and Tobago)Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago)
Consumer prices in Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago) are roughly 13% higher than in Southern Province (Trinidad and Tobago).
Cost of living
| Item | Southern Province (Trinidad and Tobago) | Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Total with rent one person | 444 | 426 |
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| Total with rent family | 998 | 1,343 |
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| Without rent one person | 312 | 264 |
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| Without rent one family | 897 | 685 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 253.45 | 255.71 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 463.75 | 391.05 |
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| Food person | 226 | 213 |
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| Food family | 486 | 507 |
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| Transport person | 17.75 | 35.38 |
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| Transport family | 63.32 | 118.74 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.29 years | 66.62 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern Province (Trinidad and Tobago) | Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.38 | 3.36 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.73 | 18.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.21 | 5.02 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.1 | 1.38 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.85 | 2.26 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.54 | 0.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern Province (Trinidad and Tobago) | Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 175.24 | 195.2 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 179.79 | 183.16 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 397.82 | 496.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 293.56 | 276.16 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.21 | 41.55 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.57 | 49.94 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.17 | 27.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern Province (Trinidad and Tobago) | Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.24 | 10.24 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,228 | 1,576 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 955 | 1,023 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.3 | 0.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.27% | 10.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.15 | 5.41 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.21 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern Province (Trinidad and Tobago) | Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 1.33 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.72 | 0.7 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.53 | 1.6 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.93 | 5.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.89 | 4.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.76 | 5.74 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.4 | 0.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Southern Province (Trinidad and Tobago) | Central Province (Trinidad and Tobago) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.74 | 25.85 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.87 | 4.44 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.36 | 12.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.29 | 4.43 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.1 | 30.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 54.78 | 61.79 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 95.5 | 94.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,483 | 3,306 |
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