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

Port Of Spain travel budget

Port Of Spain: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Port Of Spain

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Port Of Spain for 2 people.

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

Cost of living in Port Of Spain compared to Trinidad and Tobago in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Port Of Spain in 2021 is 17% 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 Port Of Spain in 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Port Of Spain by expense type

Restaurant budget in Port Of Spain

Lunch

$ 6.5/person
($ 5.7 to $ 21)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 48/person
($ 22 to $ 58)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 6.5/person
($ 6.5 to $ 7.3)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 4.1)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 2.4 to $ 3)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 4.2/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 4.9)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 1.1/can
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Port Of Spain

1-star hotel

$ 28/night
( $ 28)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 81/night
($ 53 to $ 112)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 131/night
($ 94 to $ 185)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 208/night
($ 179 to $ 243)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 194/night
( $ 194)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Room with kitchen

$ 84/month
($ 58 to $ 109)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 170/month
($ 104 to $ 226)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 87/month
($ 57 to $ 114)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 194/month
($ 109 to $ 269)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Port Of Spain

Milk

$ 2/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)

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138% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 2/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 3.2 to $ 4.9)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 9.6/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 20)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 7.3/kg
($ 5.3 to $ 8)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 7/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 13)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 5.5/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 7.2)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 1.6/salad
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 7.2/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 13)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Port Of Spain

Bus ticket

$ 1.2/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 38/month
($ 38 to $ 66)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 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 $ 1.7)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Car hire

$ 48/24hrs
($ 29 to $ 95)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Port Of Spain

Electricity, water...

$ 67/month
($ 42 to $ 98)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Mobile phone

$ 0.2/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 53/month
($ 35 to $ 87)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 659/month
($ 489 to $ 1220)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1328

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 420/month
($ 293 to $ 733)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069

Flat (centre)

$ 1404/month
($ 1058 to $ 1953)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2126

Flat (suburbs)

$ 911/month
($ 652 to $ 1302)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1698

Gym

$ 54/month
($ 44 to $ 75)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 222/month
($ 147 to $ 327)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924

Private primary school

$ 6079/yr
($ 2440 to $ 11384)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15684

Leisure activity budget in Port Of Spain

Cinema

$ 8.1/ticket
($ 8.1 to $ 10.6)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 9.9/hr
($ 4.9 to $ 17)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Port Of Spain

Cigarettes

$ 5.1/pack
($ 4.5 to $ 5.7)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 67
($ 36 to $ 90)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 54
($ 34 to $ 66)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 110
($ 83 to $ 164)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 102
($ 66 to $ 147)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Port Of Spain

$ 542
(fair price: $ 441)

London → Port Of Spain

$ 1143
(fair price: $ 788)

Toronto (Ontario) → Port Of Spain

$ 498
(fair price: $ 419)

Manchester → Port Of Spain

$ 1183
(fair price: $ 991)

Montreal → Port Of Spain

$ 562
(fair price: $ 456)

Los Angeles → Port Of Spain

$ 707
(fair price: $ 533)

Dublin → Port Of Spain

$ 1060
(fair price: $ 837)

Edinburgh → Port Of Spain

$ 1191
(fair price: $ 956)