Arima travel budget

Arima: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Arima

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Arima for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 102 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1872* (12670 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 179 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person
  • $ 5.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 3686* (24934 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 159 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 57 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 4523* (30590 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Arima compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Arima in 2025 is 42% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Arima in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Arima by expense type

Restaurant budget in Arima

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Arima is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 9.5/person
($ 8 to $ 25)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 40/person
($ 29 to $ 80)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8/person
($ 7.2 to $ 9.5)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.8 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.2)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 4)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 7.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.9 to $ 1.3)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Arima

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Arima is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 102 to $ 672)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 156/night
($ 68 to $ 434)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 203/night
($ 60 to $ 746)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 217/night
($ 138 to $ 444)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 102 to $ 672)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 102/month
($ 102 to $ 672)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 284/month
($ 73 to $ 868)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 167/month
($ 78 to $ 313)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 155/month
($ 89 to $ 339)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 264/month
($ 73 to $ 819)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Arima

On average, the price of supermarket food in Arima is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.4/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 3.5)

109% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 2.4/500g
($ 2.1 to $ 3.5)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.1/12 eggs
($ 3.2 to $ 6.7)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.3/kg
($ 5.6 to $ 16)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 5.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 7.2)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 7.9)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 3.5)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Arima

On average, the price of transport in Arima is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Arima (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.9110.90.90.80.81.11.1United StatesArimaBus ticketTaxi (per km)Petrol00.20.40.60.811.21.41.61.822.22.42.62.83
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.3)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.1
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Arima

On average, budget for leisure activities in Arima is 72% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.6/ticket
($ 4 to $ 14)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4.1/hr
( $ 4.1)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Arima

On average, shopping budget in Arima is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4/pack
($ 4 to $ 7.2)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 57
($ 16 to $ 97)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 30
($ 9.5 to $ 97)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Port Of Spain
London → Port Of Spain
London → Port Of Spain
$ 971
(fair price: $ 797)
New York City → Port Of Spain
New York City → Port Of Spain
New York City → Port Of Spain
$ 644
(fair price: $ 533)
Montreal → Port Of Spain
Montreal → Port Of Spain
Montreal → Port Of Spain
$ 671
(fair price: $ 578)
Toronto → Port Of Spain
Toronto → Port Of Spain
Toronto → Port Of Spain
$ 737
(fair price: $ 613)
Atlanta → Port Of Spain
Atlanta → Port Of Spain
Atlanta → Port Of Spain
$ 590
(fair price: $ 480)
Manchester → Port Of Spain
Manchester → Port Of Spain
Manchester → Port Of Spain
$ 1147
(fair price: $ 922)



About this information on the cost of living in Arima

The information about the cost of living in Arima shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Arima was updated on 02-03-2025.

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