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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 110 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 4.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2056* (13972 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 190 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 9.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 4182* (28406 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 166 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 69 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 5475* (37184 $)

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



Cost of living in Port Of Spain compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Port Of Spain in 2025 is 20% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Port Of Spain by expense type

Restaurant budget in Port Of Spain

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Port Of Spain is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 8.3 to $ 21)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 51/person
($ 42 to $ 67)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.3/person
($ 7.4 to $ 9.9)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 3.4)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.8/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 7.4)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Port Of Spain

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Port Of Spain is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 110/night
($ 110 to $ 708)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 168/night
($ 65 to $ 418)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 211/night
($ 59 to $ 762)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 223/night
($ 149 to $ 400)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 110/night
($ 110 to $ 708)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 565
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 110/month
($ 110 to $ 708)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 297/month
($ 70 to $ 836)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 181/month
($ 76 to $ 470)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 152/month
($ 92 to $ 290)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254
Family room
Family room
$ 261/month
($ 73 to $ 825)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Port Of Spain

On average, the price of supermarket food in Port Of Spain is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.9/litre
($ 2.4 to $ 4.2)

153% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3/500g
($ 2 to $ 3.6)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.5/12 eggs
($ 3.4 to $ 7.9)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 7.4 to $ 17)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 5.8/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 7.4)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.4/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 8.1)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)

54% 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)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Port Of Spain

On average, the price of transport in Port Of Spain is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.2/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

20% more 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)
$ 1.2
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 80/24hrs
($ 39 to $ 275)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Port Of Spain

On average, budget for leisure activities in Port Of Spain is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 9.9/ticket
($ 8.3 to $ 15)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 6.6 to $ 34)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Port Of Spain

On average, shopping budget in Port Of Spain is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.6/pack
($ 5.8 to $ 7.4)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 66
($ 34 to $ 101)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 54
($ 34 to $ 67)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Port Of Spain
London → Port Of Spain
London → Port Of Spain
$ 961
(fair price: $ 789)
New York City → Port Of Spain
New York City → Port Of Spain
New York City → Port Of Spain
$ 637
(fair price: $ 528)
Montreal → Port Of Spain
Montreal → Port Of Spain
Montreal → Port Of Spain
$ 664
(fair price: $ 572)
Toronto → Port Of Spain
Toronto → Port Of Spain
Toronto → Port Of Spain
$ 729
(fair price: $ 607)
Atlanta → Port Of Spain
Atlanta → Port Of Spain
Atlanta → Port Of Spain
$ 584
(fair price: $ 475)
Manchester → Port Of Spain
Manchester → Port Of Spain
Manchester → Port Of Spain
$ 1135
(fair price: $ 913)

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About this information on the cost of living in Port Of Spain

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

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

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