Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 TT$ (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 261 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 TT$ (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 142 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 TT$ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 64 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 TT$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 23 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 TT$ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 38 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 TT$ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 25 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 TT$ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 82 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 TT$ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 46 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 TT$ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 28 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 26 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121 TT$ (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 278 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 33 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 TT$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 22 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 45% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,566 TT$ (Mex$ 24,998) | Mex$ 19,712 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,337 TT$ (Mex$ 15,573) | Mex$ 9,955 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ (Mex$ 1,052) | Mex$ 1,090 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,057 TT$ (Mex$ 14,757) | Mex$ 11,905 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,792 TT$ (Mex$ 8,146) | Mex$ 6,648 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ (Mex$ 641) | Mex$ 831 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 341 TT$ (Mex$ 995) | Mex$ 398 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,359 TT$ (Mex$ 9,801) | Mex$ 7,507 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ (Mex$ 2,665) | Mex$ 2,451 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 115 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 TT$ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 121 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 351 TT$ (Mex$ 1,025) | Mex$ 927 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 TT$ (Mex$ 875) | Mex$ 700 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 897 TT$ (Mex$ 2,618) | Mex$ 1,557 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 695 TT$ (Mex$ 2,029) | Mex$ 1,239 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,709 TT$ (Mex$ 425,196) | Mex$ 328,206 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.13 TT$ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 22 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 379 TT$ (Mex$ 1,107) | Mex$ 489 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 168% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 TT$ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 84 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ (Mex$ 891) | Mex$ 187 | + 377% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 TT$ (Mex$ 2,043) | Mex$ 592 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50 TT$ (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 70 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 TT$ (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 53 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 TT$ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 57 | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 TT$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 31 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 TT$ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 34 | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80 TT$ (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 225 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 80% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 TT$ (Mex$ 2,043) | Mex$ 325 | + 528% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100 TT$ (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 158 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 TT$ (Mex$ 1,459) | Mex$ 698 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 737 TT$ (Mex$ 2,150) | Mex$ 754 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 TT$ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 155 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27 TT$ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 82 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 TT$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 45 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (Mex$ 8,754) | Mex$ 12,815 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 TT$ (Mex$ 3.46) | Mex$ 2.29 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 366 TT$ (Mex$ 1,069) | Mex$ 978 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 TT$ (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 67 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 51% more expensive than in Mexico
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