Cost of living comparison
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Trinidad and Tobago vs. Kentucky Cost of Living Summary
Trinidad and Tobago is 18.8% cheaper than Kentucky.
- Restaurants
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pay 43.1% less in Trinidad and Tobago
- Groceries
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pay 12.7% more in Trinidad and Tobago
- Transportation
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pay 24.4% more in Trinidad and Tobago
- Housing
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pay 45.8% less in Trinidad and Tobago
- Childcare
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pay 74.8% less in Trinidad and Tobago
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 18.4% less in Trinidad and Tobago
- Clothing
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pay 13.4% more in Trinidad and Tobago
The cost of transportation, clothing, and groceries in Trinidad and Tobago are more expensive than in Kentucky. Expenses including childcare, housing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Trinidad and Tobago.
Trinidad and Tobago vs. Kentucky Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Trinidad and Tobago instead of Kentucky, you would:
pay 43.1% less for restaurants
|
Kentucky
|
Trinidad and Tobago
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.82
|
$9.57
TTD64.89
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.59
|
$7.67
TTD51.99
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.27
|
$1.02
TTD6.90
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.87
|
$0.79
TTD5.38
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pay 12.7% more for groceries
|
Kentucky
|
Trinidad and Tobago
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.62
|
$2.36
TTD16.02
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.43
|
$3.83
TTD25.94
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.00
|
$8.89
TTD60.28
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.14
|
$4.36
TTD29.54
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.82
|
$4.08
TTD27.63
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.19
|
$2.59
TTD17.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.66
|
$1.11
TTD7.49
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.81
|
$1.78
TTD12.03
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.12
|
$1.79
TTD12.14
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.35
|
$0.60
TTD4.09
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.60
TTD4.04
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pay 24.4% more for transportation
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Kentucky
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Trinidad and Tobago
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.94
|
$3.89
TTD26.36
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$39.17
|
$86.39
TTD585.66
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,897.72
|
$32,153.27
TTD217,962.54
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.64
|
$8.08
TTD54.77
|
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pay 45.8% less for housing
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Kentucky
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Trinidad and Tobago
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$65.19
|
$56.66
TTD384.07
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,095.19
|
$557.33
TTD3,778.09
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$954.16
|
$386.35
TTD2,618.99
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|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$143.50
|
$55.56
TTD376.62
|
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pay 74.8% less for childcare
|
Kentucky
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Trinidad and Tobago
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,283.80
|
$262.08
TTD1,776.62
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$20,534.67
|
$6,187.26
TTD41,942.54
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pay 18.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
Kentucky
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Trinidad and Tobago
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.88
|
$2.09
TTD14.14
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.94
|
$3.37
TTD22.86
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.93
|
$4.99
TTD33.86
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.21
|
$50.14
TTD339.88
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.61
|
$8.53
TTD57.82
|
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pay 13.4% more for clothing
|
Kentucky
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Trinidad and Tobago
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$45.82
|
$53.14
TTD360.22
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$36.25
|
$39.43
TTD267.32
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$88.57
|
$122.11
TTD827.76
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$97.91
|
$88.97
TTD603.14
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