Cost of living in Chaguanas
compared to
Cost of living in Chaguanas vs. Trinidad and Tobago overall average
Chaguanas is 0.1% more expensive than Trinidad and Tobago overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 1.1% less in Chaguanas
- Groceries
-
pay 4.1% more in Chaguanas
- Transportation
-
pay 3.8% more in Chaguanas
- Housing
-
pay 6.5% less in Chaguanas
- Childcare
-
pay 16.6% more in Chaguanas
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 13.1% less in Chaguanas
- Clothing
-
pay 3.1% less in Chaguanas
The cost of childcare, groceries, and transportation in Chaguanas are more expensive than in Trinidad and Tobago. Expenses including entertainment and sports, housing, clothing, and restaurants are lower in Chaguanas.
Chaguanas Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.84
TTD59.98
|
$3.68
-
$17.67
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.36
TTD49.98
|
$5.89
-
$8.84
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.08
TTD7.31
|
$0.88
-
$2.95
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.81
TTD5.46
|
$0.74
-
$1.47
|
Chaguanas - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.14
TTD14.50
|
$1.47
-
$4.06
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.08
TTD27.66
|
$1.47
-
$7.36
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.92
TTD60.55
|
$6.63
-
$15.05
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.23
TTD28.69
|
$2.12
-
$7.07
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.62
TTD31.35
|
$1.87
-
$9.02
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.07
TTD14.04
|
$0.74
-
$3.53
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.16
TTD7.91
|
$0.80
-
$2.65
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.63
TTD11.04
|
$0.33
-
$3.34
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.88
TTD12.77
|
$0.33
-
$3.34
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.71
TTD4.84
|
$0.33
-
$1.47
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.82
TTD5.58
|
$0.20
-
$1.77
|
Chaguanas - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.55
TTD24.11
|
$3.21
-
$4.32
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,136.66
TTD224,929.15
|
$29,454.81
-
$36,818.51
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.45
TTD64.15
|
$5.86
-
$19.88
|
Chaguanas - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$51.06
TTD346.56
|
$50.07
-
$82.47
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$434.46
TTD2,949.07
|
$368.19
-
$515.46
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$371.87
TTD2,524.20
|
$338.73
-
$412.37
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$61.00
TTD414.09
|
$39.42
-
$112.62
|
Chaguanas - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$306.82
TTD2,082.68
|
$147.27
-
$589.10
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,182.06
TTD48,751.31
|
$2,356.38
-
$12,017.56
|
Chaguanas - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.77
TTD12.00
|
$1.18
-
$3.68
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.09
TTD20.99
|
$1.47
-
$6.63
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.31
TTD22.49
|
$2.95
-
$6.63
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$44.18
TTD299.91
|
$29.45
-
$51.55
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.84
TTD59.98
|
$8.84
-
$14.73
|
Chaguanas - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$46.02
TTD312.40
|
$14.73
-
$88.36
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.29
TTD259.92
|
$8.84
-
$66.27
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$100.64
TTD683.12
|
$44.18
-
$220.91
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$108.00
TTD733.10
|
$44.18
-
$220.91
|
Chaguanas - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago
to see the average cost of cities throughout Trinidad and Tobago, like
San Fernando,
Trinidad,
Arima,
Port Of Spain,
Tobago,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Chaguanas.
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