Travel budget and cost of living in Arima (Trinidad and Tobago) how much does a trip cost?

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.

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

Cost of living in Arima compared to Trinidad and Tobago in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Arima in 2020 is 31% 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 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Arima by expense type

Restaurant budget in Arima

Lunch

$ 8.1/person
($ 4.9 to $ 8.1)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 41/person
($ 26 to $ 49)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 7.3/person
($ 3.2 to $ 7.6)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 1.8 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 0.8 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 3.2/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 3.2)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Arima

2-star hotel

$ 82/night
($ 53 to $ 115)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 124/night
($ 69 to $ 201)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 212/night
($ 180 to $ 249)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Room with kitchen

$ 133/month
($ 54 to $ 280)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 150/month
($ 79 to $ 231)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 93/month
($ 54 to $ 125)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 181/month
($ 85 to $ 281)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Arima

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

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95% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 2.4/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.5)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 3.2 to $ 4.1)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 5.7/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 7.9)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 7.4/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 7.9)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.2)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 2.4)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 4.9)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.9)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 0.8/salad
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 5.7/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 8.1)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Arima

Bus ticket

$ 1.3/ticket
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Bus pass

$ 53/month
( $ 53)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Budget for living and housing in Arima

Electricity, water...

$ 61/month
($ 26 to $ 84)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0.2/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.5)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 58/month
($ 38 to $ 82)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 433/month
($ 326 to $ 568)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1367

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 358/month
($ 261 to $ 455)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1095

Flat (centre)

$ 758/month
($ 731 to $ 812)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2195

Flat (suburbs)

$ 649/month
($ 649 to $ 649)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1739

Gym

$ 47/month
($ 41 to $ 49)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 228/month
($ 69 to $ 407)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 953

Private primary school

$ 3406/yr
($ 2433 to $ 4054)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16399

Leisure activity budget in Arima

Cinema

$ 8.1/ticket
($ 5.7 to $ 13)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 4.1/hr
( $ 4.1)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Arima

Cigarettes

$ 4.5/pack
($ 3.7 to $ 5.7)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 57
($ 15 to $ 98)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 34
($ 8.1 to $ 82)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 101
($ 41 to $ 147)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 90
($ 41 to $ 131)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

London → Port Of Spain

$ 1173
(fair price: $ 807)

New York City → Port Of Spain

$ 549
(fair price: $ 452)

Toronto (Ontario) → Port Of Spain

$ 489
(fair price: $ 409)

Manchester → Port Of Spain

$ 1188
(fair price: $ 996)

Montreal → Port Of Spain

$ 564
(fair price: $ 461)

Los Angeles → Port Of Spain

$ 716
(fair price: $ 543)

Dublin → Port Of Spain

$ 1065
(fair price: $ 843)

Edinburgh → Port Of Spain

$ 1191
(fair price: $ 961)

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