Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trinidad and Tobago is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 TT$ (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 167 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41 TT$ (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 107 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 TT$ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 56 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 TT$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 20 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 TT$ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 32 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 TT$ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 23 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 TT$ (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 67 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 TT$ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 40 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 TT$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 TT$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 22 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 146 TT$ (Mex$ 507) | Mex$ 217 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 TT$ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 TT$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 20 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Trinidad and Tobago is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,160 TT$ (Mex$ 21,364) | Mex$ 19,242 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,820 TT$ (Mex$ 13,248) | Mex$ 8,929 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 235 TT$ (Mex$ 816) | Mex$ 1,216 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,100 TT$ (Mex$ 14,217) | Mex$ 10,999 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,646 TT$ (Mex$ 9,176) | Mex$ 5,668 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 201 TT$ (Mex$ 697) | Mex$ 887 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242 TT$ (Mex$ 841) | Mex$ 382 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,471 TT$ (Mex$ 12,037) | Mex$ 7,581 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 878 TT$ (Mex$ 3,047) | Mex$ 1,975 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141 TT$ (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 100 | + 392% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 TT$ (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 86 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Trinidad and Tobago is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 426 TT$ (Mex$ 1,479) | Mex$ 848 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 292 TT$ (Mex$ 1,012) | Mex$ 625 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 647 TT$ (Mex$ 2,244) | Mex$ 1,519 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 499 TT$ (Mex$ 1,732) | Mex$ 1,196 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Trinidad and Tobago is 127% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 262,085 TT$ (Mex$ 908,910) | Mex$ 322,020 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.85 TT$ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 417 TT$ (Mex$ 1,447) | Mex$ 496 | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Trinidad and Tobago is 92% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 TT$ (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 79 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 TT$ (Mex$ 569) | Mex$ 205 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 319 TT$ (Mex$ 1,106) | Mex$ 558 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 TT$ (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 69 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 TT$ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 49 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39 TT$ (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 57 | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 TT$ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 29 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 TT$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 30 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 TT$ (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 188 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Trinidad and Tobago is 116% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 TT$ (Mex$ 1,298) | Mex$ 352 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99 TT$ (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 139 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 310 TT$ (Mex$ 1,074) | Mex$ 953 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 838 TT$ (Mex$ 2,906) | Mex$ 659 | + 341% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 TT$ (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 111 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 TT$ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 59 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 TT$ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 41 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000 TT$ (Mex$ 10,404) | Mex$ 9,845 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.02 TT$ (Mex$ 3.55) | Mex$ 1.82 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 346 TT$ (Mex$ 1,201) | Mex$ 879 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 TT$ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 57 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,535 prices entered by 1,393 different people.
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago is 83% more expensive than in Mexico
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