Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51 TT$ (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 220 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 122 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 TT$ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 55 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 TT$ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 21 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 TT$ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 35 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 TT$ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 24 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 TT$ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 72 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38 TT$ (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 40 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 TT$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 TT$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 24 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 167 TT$ (Mex$ 515) | Mex$ 234 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 TT$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,849 TT$ (Mex$ 21,119) | Mex$ 18,805 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,120 TT$ (Mex$ 12,703) | Mex$ 8,572 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 361 TT$ (Mex$ 1,112) | Mex$ 1,002 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,519 TT$ (Mex$ 17,019) | Mex$ 10,176 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,528 TT$ (Mex$ 7,794) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 220 TT$ (Mex$ 678) | Mex$ 692 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 205 TT$ (Mex$ 632) | Mex$ 382 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,359 TT$ (Mex$ 10,356) | Mex$ 6,726 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 913 TT$ (Mex$ 2,816) | Mex$ 2,040 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 TT$ (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 100 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 TT$ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 91 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 TT$ (Mex$ 932) | Mex$ 840 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 222 TT$ (Mex$ 684) | Mex$ 645 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644 TT$ (Mex$ 1,985) | Mex$ 1,513 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 222 TT$ (Mex$ 684) | Mex$ 1,117 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 90% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 228,572 TT$ (Mex$ 704,816) | Mex$ 349,181 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.29 TT$ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 431 TT$ (Mex$ 1,330) | Mex$ 536 | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 119% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 77 TT$ (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 82 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 305 TT$ (Mex$ 941) | Mex$ 183 | + 415% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 TT$ (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 524 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 TT$ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 80 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 TT$ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 50 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 TT$ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 56 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 TT$ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 TT$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 29 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 TT$ (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 188 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 TT$ (Mex$ 1,213) | Mex$ 307 | + 295% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74 TT$ (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 148 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 TT$ (Mex$ 1,542) | Mex$ 839 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,152 TT$ (Mex$ 3,552) | Mex$ 684 | + 419% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 TT$ (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 126 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 71 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 TT$ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 39 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (Mex$ 9,251) | Mex$ 10,497 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 TT$ (Mex$ 2.66) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 397 TT$ (Mex$ 1,225) | Mex$ 997 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 TT$ (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 62 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,027 prices entered by 1,197 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 64% more expensive than in Mexico
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