Travel budget and cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: calculate your travel budget
Trinidad and Tobago: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Trinidad and Tobago for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 69 for 2 ppl.
- $ 13 per person
- $ 4.3 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1423* (9674 $)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 153 for 2 ppl.
- $ 27 per person
- $ 8.1 per person
- $ 8 per person
Total budget:
$ 3338* (22680 $)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 152 for 2 ppl.
- $ 52 per person
- $ 16 per person
- $ 17 per person
Total budget:
$ 4467* (30352 $)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago in 2024
Cost of living: Trinidad and Tobago VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago in 2024 is 27% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Trinidad and Tobago compared to the national average.
Cities | /Trinidad and Tobago | View Details |
---|---|---|
Chaguanas | 16% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Chaguanas |
Port Of Spain | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Port Of Spain |
Arima | 21% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Arima |
Local prices in Trinidad and Tobago by expense type
Trinidad and Tobago: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.9 to $ 19)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 27 to $ 60)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 6.6 to $ 8.8)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.2 to $ 3.7)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 6.6)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Trinidad and Tobago: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 34 to $ 452)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 82 to $ 321)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 80 to $ 418)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 108 to $ 461)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 44 to $ 420)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 34 to $ 453)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 77 to $ 473)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 91 to $ 315)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 76 to $ 398)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 99 to $ 439)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Trinidad and Tobago: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.7 to $ 3)
114% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2 to $ 2.9)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.4 to $ 3.9)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.6 to $ 5.6)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.7 to $ 15)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.1 to $ 6.6)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.2 to $ 7.4)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Trinidad and Tobago: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 2)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 47 to $ 225)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Trinidad and Tobago: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 7.4 to $ 12)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 7.4 to $ 31)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Trinidad and Tobago: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4.4 to $ 6.6)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 31 to $ 89)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 23 to $ 82)
8% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![Toronto → Port Of Spain](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/port-despagne_544.jpg)
(fair price: $ 532)
![London → Port Of Spain](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/port-despagne_544.jpg)
(fair price: $ 715)
![New York City → Port Of Spain](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/port-despagne_544.jpg)
(fair price: $ 506)
![Montreal → Port Of Spain](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/port-despagne_544.jpg)
(fair price: $ 507)
![Manchester → Port Of Spain](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/port-despagne_544.jpg)
(fair price: $ 845)
![Atlanta → Port Of Spain](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/port-despagne_544.jpg)
(fair price: $ 485)
About the information on the cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago
The information about the cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago updated on 22-07-2024.
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